Investigation and analysis of lower extremity arterial disease in hospitalized elderly type 2 diabetic patients

ConclusionsThe incidence of LEAD in hospitalized elderly type 2 diabetic patients is high; age, diabetes duration, peak velocity, BMI, urinary microalbumin, vibratory sensory neuropathy, and HDL-C are the major risk factors for LEAD. Active control of risk factors is helpful to reduce or delay LEAD.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - Category: Nursing Source Type: research