A Study on Frequency of Skin Complications in Diabetic Patients Referring to Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj (IRAN) in 2000

Clucose is the major fuel for most mammalian cells. However, abnormally high levels of glucose, as seen in diabetes may, lead to development of chronic complications. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of skin complications in diabetic patients who had referred to Tohid hospital in Sanandaj (IRAN) in 1381. Statistical population consisted of all diabetic patients who had referred to Kurdistan center of diabetes. A total of 134 diabetic patients referred to diabetes center of Kurdistan province during the first six months of 1381. The were examined and the data concerning their dermatologic status were collected and analyzed by use of SPSS. Win software and descriptive statistics. The study showed that 38 patients (28.4%) were male and 96 patients (71.6%) were females. Median age of the patients was 54.5 years (sd=12). Minimum age was 14 years and max. age was 79 years old. 48 patients (35.8%) of the population under survey had no skin complications. While 86 patients (64.2%) had one of the skin complications. Pruritus was the most common skin complication (40.3%). It seems that the prevalence of skin complications in diabetic patients in our study is similar to, and the severity of complications is less than those of other parts of the world. It may by due to good control and management of diabetes in our patients.