Undiagnosed and Untreated Peripheral Complications of Diabetes: Findings from a Pilot Study on Diabetes-Related Foot Diseases (DFD) in Patients with Glycemic Disorders

• Published in: Medical science monitor Vol. 30; pp. e944239 - e944239-10
• Main Authors: Cwajda-Białasik, Justyna, Mościcka, Paulina, Szewczyk, Maria T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States International Scientific Literature, Inc 03.06.2024
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Ankle Brachial Index; Clinical Research; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications; Diabetic Foot - diagnosis; Diabetic Foot - physiopathology; Diabetic Neuropathies - diagnosis; Diabetic Neuropathies - etiology; Diabetic Neuropathies - physiopathology; Female; Foot - physiopathology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Peripheral Arterial Disease - complications; Peripheral Arterial Disease - diagnosis; Pilot Projects; Prediabetic State - complications; Prediabetic State - physiopathology; Risk Factors

BACKGROUND Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a serious complication of diabetes, increasing the risk of amputation. Coimplications are preventable, but most diabetics do not receive proper screening and treatment, despite indications. This study was a pilot screening of diabetes-related foot di...