IDENTIFICATION OF THE RISK CATEGORY OF DIABETIC FOOT IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic macro-vascular complication in the form of diabetic foot which can cause circulatory
disorders as well as nerve damage (neuropathy). Nerve damage is quite dangerous for the feet, so it is important to do an
assessment of foot abnormalities with the aim of supporting the prevention of foot problems. Objective: This study will
identify risk categories for foot complications in diabetic patients. Methods: This was a descriptive study with a crosssectional
design on 90 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recruitment of samples employs accidental
sampling technique with the criteria no ulcers and willingness to become respondents. Data collection used an
instrument in the form of an observation sheet containing demographic information and an assessment of the risk of
complications of diabetic foot by IWGDF (International Working Group on Diabetic Foot) guidelines. Data analysis
works with descriptive statistics. Results: The majority of respondents diagnosed with diabetes were aged > 46 years
(elderly category) in 88.9%. The grouping of foot complications category showed that there were more diabetics in risk
category 0, in 41.1% and followed by risk category 1, in 26.7%. Conclusion: The majority of the risk category for
diabetic foot complications was in the non-neuropathy category, followed by peripheral neuropathy, deformity and
POAD. It is very important for diabetes sufferers to carry out early examination of the risk category for diabetic foot.