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

Zongwen Wee; Yong Mong Bee; Sueziani Binte Zainudin

doi:10.1111/dme.70335

April 24, 2026Diabetic MedicineOpen Access

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

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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.

Implication

Demonstrates the impact of early multi-specialty management on outcomes in a multi-ethnic cohort, suggesting improved preventive measures.

Abstract

DFU represent a substantial clinical burden in Singapore and are independently associated with adverse outcomes. Beyond preventive screening, early multidisciplinary, multi-specialty management is critical to reduce amputations, hospitalization, and hence mortality.

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Wee et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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

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Cite This Study

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