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Renal function as risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers: A meta-analysis.
1Department of Nephrology, the First People's Hospital of Jiashan, Zhejiang, China.
International Wound Journal
|November 22, 2023
Summary
Renal function is a significant risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Impaired kidney function, indicated by higher chronic renal failure and serum creatinine, and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate, increases DFU risk in diabetes mellitus patients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Diabetology
Background:
- Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major complication of diabetes mellitus (DM).
- Renal function (RF) is increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for DFU development.
- Understanding the relationship between RF and DFU is crucial for patient management and prevention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Impaired renal function, characterized by chronic renal failure, elevated serum creatinine, and reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate, is significantly associated with an increased risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers.
- These findings highlight the importance of monitoring renal function in patients with diabetes mellitus to identify individuals at higher risk for DFUs.
- Further research may be warranted, particularly for comparisons involving a limited number of studies, to strengthen the evidence base.
Keywords:
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