Vitamin B 12 and Diabetic Foot: Α Mini-Review

This narrative mini-review article aimed to investigate the potential association of vitamin B levels with diabetic neuropathy (DN) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). It was demonstrated that B deficiency seems to be related to DFUs in cases of metformin administration and bariatric surgery. B supplem...

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Published inInternational journal of lower extremity wounds p. 15347346221143018
Main Authors Karakousis, Nikolaos D, Pyrgioti, Elisavet E, Georgakopoulos, Petros N, Papanas, Nikolaos
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 29.11.2022
Subjects
B12 levels
type 2 diabetes mellitus
diabetic foot ulcers
diabetic neuropathy
diabetic foot
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Summary:This narrative mini-review article aimed to investigate the potential association of vitamin B levels with diabetic neuropathy (DN) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). It was demonstrated that B deficiency seems to be related to DFUs in cases of metformin administration and bariatric surgery. B supplementation with dietary measures and agents may improve DN and quality of life (QoL). However, data are still preliminary and more experience is needed.
ISSN:1552-6941
DOI:10.1177/15347346221143018