The burden of diabetic foot ulcers in a multi‐ethnic Asian cohort

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the clinical burden of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and the effectiveness of early multidisciplinary management in improving outcomes.
• Conducted within a multi-ethnic Asian cohort.
• Included screening and early management strategies.
• Analyzed hospitalization rates and amputation incidents.
• DFU significantly contribute to increased hospitalization rates.
• Early multidisciplinary management is associated with reduced amputation rates and mortality.
• Implementation of preventive measures effectively lowers the burden of DFU.

Abstract