Up and down waves of glycemic control and lower-extremity amputation in diabetes

Lower extremity amputations (LEA) are associated with a high mortality and medical expenditure. Diabetes accounts for 45% to 70% of LEA and is one of the most potent risk factors for peripheral artery diseases...

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - July 6, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paola Caruso, Lorenzo Scappaticcio, Maria Ida Maiorino, Katherine Esposito and Dario Giugliano Tags: Commentary Source Type: research