THE IMPACT OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCER ON HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT AMONG DIABETICS ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL, DAVANGERE

Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus.Diabetic foot disease reduces quality thump-it of life.It is associated with early retirement and reduced productivity.This research was conducted to study the health related quality of life among patients with diabetic foot ulcer; and also to study the im- pact of