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if 1 mistake is done for not knowing, 10 are made for not looking. Knock the socks off, examine every feet, detect and manage the lesions early, help prevent diabetic foot amputation. one of the most ancient evidence of foot care is documented in the indian cultural practices past many centuries ago, it was a tradition in India that the host used to wash the feet of the guest to express affection, respect and thankfulness for taking the pains of walking all the way, usually barefoot in those days. present As time passed, people became less traditional and gave less importance to feet. Consider the following statistics. People with diabetes USA 26 million, India 50 million Colleges of Podiatry USA 10, India none DPM Podiatrists USA 13000, India none Eight percent of the worldwide diabetes population live in the US yet the US spends more than 50 percent of all global expenditures for diabetes care. On the other hand, only 10 percent of the 1.3 billion population in India have medical insurance coverage and more than 80 million people in India go to bed hungry. These figures reflect how fortunate the US population is when it comes to the availability of podiatric medical services and the opportunity for podiatry. On a positive note, India is one of the biggest manufacturers of footwear in the world. Clearly, there is huge potential for research and development in the realm of diabetic footwear in India. What we need is podiatric medicine in India. Future Podiatry in India is …

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