DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjm.2026.v12i01.011

Pages: 64-67

Diabetic foot is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus and a major cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation. We conducted a retrospective descriptive study including 40 patients admitted to the emergency department for diabetic foot between 2020 and 2025. The mean age was 65 years with a marked male predominance. Type 2 diabetes accounted for almost all cases. The mean delay before consultation was 34 days. Lesions were predominantly severe, mainly gangrene, with a high prevalence of advanced Wagner stages. Amputation was required in more than three-quarters of patients. These findings highlight the severity of diabetic foot managed in emergency settings and underline the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary management to reduce amputation risk.