Tag: DFD

Quantifying and Communicating the Severe Outcomes of Diabetic Foot Disease in Type 2 Diabetes including Amputation, Cardiovascular Events, and Death #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb

Diabetic Foot Disease (DFD) is a significant complication of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), often leading to severe outcomes, including increased mortality. A recent study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology provides crucial insights into the risks associated with DFD, emphasizing the need for early intervention and improved management strategies for individuals with T2DM. Study Overview The... Continue Reading →

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One third of people with diabetes will develop diabetic foot complications: Study

Highlights •Lifetime risk of diabetic foot disease (DFD) was 33% in the general population. •Age, glycemic control, diabetes duration, and vascular disease were risk factors. •DFD was associated with amputation, cardiovascular events, major falls, and death. •DFD is a high-risk marker for major morbidity and mortality. This study from our colleagues at Johns Hopkins led... Continue Reading →

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