Efficacy of Low-Level Light Therapy for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which results in many micro- and macrovascular complications with major morbidity, mortality, reduced quality of life and increased society costs, is rapidly increasing worldwide and is becoming a major global health issue [1 –3]. Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), which is often associated with infection, peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease, is one of the most serious and problematic complications of diabetes and has been considered the most important predictor for lower-extremity amputations [4].

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - July 15, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shengbing Li, Cong Wang, Bo Wang, Li Liu, Liang Tang, Dongfang Liu, Gangyi Yang, Lili Zhang Source Type: research