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[Lower extremity amputations in diabetic patients: a case-control study].

Mônica Antar Gamba1, Sabina Léa Davidson Gotlieb, Denise Pimentel Bergamaschi

  • 1Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. monica@denf.epm.br

Revista De Saude Publica
|July 10, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Diabetic patients who smoke or have high glucose levels, neuropathy, or vascular disease face higher risks of lower extremity amputation. Diabetes education and treatment are key preventive factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Vascular Surgery

Context:

  • Lower extremity amputation is a growing concern in diabetic populations, posing a significant public health challenge.
  • Identifying risk factors is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies in diabetes care.

Purpose:

  • To identify key factors associated with lower extremity amputation in diabetic patients.
  • To understand the role of sociodemographic, lifestyle, clinical, and educational factors in amputation risk.

Summary:

  • A matched case-control study in São Paulo, Brazil, compared 117 diabetic amputees with 234 non-amputees.
  • Significant risk factors identified include smoking, high glucose levels (≥200 mg/dl), peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral vascular disease.
  • Effective diabetes treatment and participation in nursing-led diabetes education programs were found to be protective.

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Impact:

  • Findings can inform public health initiatives to reduce amputation rates.
  • Improved understanding of risk factors can lead to better quality of care and cost reduction in diabetes management services.