Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide resulting in foot complications, which leads to poor quality of life and increased cost of living.

Aim: The aim of this study was to understand the spectrum of various foot complications in patients presenting to diabetic foot clinic.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out among diabetic patients visiting foot clinic of a tertiary care centre.

Result: A total of 107 patients (63 - males & 44 - females), type 1(31) and type 2 (76) with diabetic foot complications were analyzed. The commonest foot complications among the study population are diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) in 67, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in 73, Amputations in 42, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in 37. Other complications noted were osteomyelitis in 12; foot deformities - Charcot foot in 5, Hallux valgus in 26 and Hammer toe in 13.

Conclusion: Foot complications in diabetic patients are very common as observed in our study which leads to significant morbidity and disability.

Keywords: Diabetes, foot, Ulcers, Amputation, Complications.

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