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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