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Apollo Hospitals inaugurates Diabetic Foot Clinics

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 World Diabetes Day at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills. This speciality facility would aid in the early detection of diabetic foot symptoms and the prevention of consequences via good diabetes treatment. According to the press statement, the primary goal would be to lower the risk of ulcers, infections, and lower limb amputations caused by diabetes-related illnesses.

Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, spoke about the new facility and the special services offered for diabetes patients. He said, “The proportion of diabetes among the NCDs is increasing at an alarming pace. A government study earlier this year showed that 11.5% of Indians above the age of 45 had diabetes. Among the most common complications is diabetic foot that results from the dual impact of peripheral artery disease and diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage)”.

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Dr. Prathap added, “There is lessening of sensations such as pain leading to serious injury from even a small blister that gets infected, which may require amputation of the limb. Studies have shown that around 85% of all diabetes related foot or leg amputations begin with a foot ulcer[1]. The Apollo Diabetic Foot Clinic will be a Centre of Excellence for diabetic foot care and would help in addressing this growing healthcare challenge.”

Leading hospital experts, including endocrinologist Dr R N Mehrotra, can be contacted for consultations and senior orthopaedic surgeon Prof Venu Kavarthapu from King’s College Hospital, London, will visit the hospital once in a month for special consultations.

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Dr Sangita Reddy, Apollo Hospitals Group’s Joint Managing Director, stated that about 80% of diabetic foot amputations may be avoided with proper treatment and assistance, and the new clinic would work to assist such patients. She also spoke about how diabetic can cause foot complications and what are the ways for caring for the foot especially for diabetes patients. She said, “People with diabetes are at greater risk of complications and infection, and disease of the foot remains a major threat. The growing incidence of lower limb amputations in India, currently at around 40,000 every year is a matter of concern as most of these are due to diabetes. The pain, effect on mobility, depression and inability to work after foot ulcers and amputations have a devastating impact on the quality of life”.

Dr. Reddy added, “At the same time, no single person can treat a diabetic foot. It needs an expert dedicated multidisciplinary team. Studies have shown that structured multidisciplinary diabetic foot care leads to a significant reduction in lower-extremity amputation rates. It is estimated that almost 80% of amputations can be prevented with better care and support, thus helping the majority of diabetics in maintaining their well-being and quality of life. It is here that the Apollo Diabetic Foot Clinic will help in stemming this rise and help save diabetics from amputations.”

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