Ill fitting shoes are some of the causes of diabetic foot according to latest research by the University of California.

The prevalence rate of diabetes is increasing in Uganda. One of the factors responsible for this is fast uncontrolled urbanisation and changes in standards of living.

According to a 2010 report by the World Health Organisation (W.H.O), the increase presents a substantial public health and socio-economic burden in the face of scarce resources.

The WHO report indicates that about 15% of all people living with diabetes develop foot problems related to the disease and if not treated in time, one in six patients with diabetic foot ulcer require amputation.

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