Evaluation of the relationship among foot wound risk, foot self-care behaviors, and illness acceptance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

In 2013, it was estimated that approximately 382 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes mellitus (DM). This number is expected to increase by 55% to reach 592 million by 2035 [1]. The Turkey Diabetes Epidemiology Research Project (TURDEP-I study) conducted in 1997 –1998 reported a national Type 2 DM prevalence of 7.2%. Subsequently, the TURDEP-II study conducted in 2010 reported that this prevalence has increased to 13.7% [2].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research