Objective: In this study it is aimed to evaluate the depression and anxiety scores as well as biochemical measures in diabetic foot (DF) and none diabetic foot (Non-DF) patients, also to compare the bone mineral densitometry (BMD) measures in order to point out any possible correlation.

Material and Method: Diabetic patients who admitted to Firat University Hospital among which 37 had a diagnosis of DF and 40 Non-DF were included in the study according to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. HbA1c, magnesium (Mg), albumin, urea, creatinine, calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), parathormone, vitamin D levels and body mass index. (BMI) were recorded for all patients and Wagner classification scores are noted for the cases with DF. In addition, BMD was measured via Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry from lumbar region and femoral head.

Results: The depression and anxiety scores were both significantly higher in female patients DF or Non-DF. It is also reported that the BMD scores were significantly lower in female patients. Results of bone mineral densitometry were not statistically significant in the DF group. There was a positive correlation between BMI and BMD. Also, it has been found that Ca, P, Mg in DF were remarkably lower than in Non-DF.

Conclusion: Anxiety, depression and BMI increase while BMD decreases in diabetic foot patients. Diabetic foot complications are not only considered as endocrine and metabolic disorders, so that they should be treated with a multidisciplinary approach including psychiatry.