Standard complication screening information can be used for risk assessment for first time foot ulcer among patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of both Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D); however research into risk factors for DFU does not separate between these two types. The purpose of the present investigation was to identify risk factors for development of first time DFU (FTDFU) over a period of 15 years in patients with T1D and T2D separately.

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - April 16, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Sine Hangaard, Anne Rasmussen, Thomas Almdal, Annemette Anker Nielsen, Kirsten Engelhart Nielsen, Volkert Siersma, Per Holstein Source Type: research