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Anunitha R1, Sangeetha T1, Shasirekha C A2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India.
Abstract:
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common complications of diabetes mellitus, both driven by chronic hyper-glycemia. A significant correlation between Diabetic retinopathy severity and diabetic foot ulcers grade, as well as with elevated HbA1c levels was found among 62 patients in this cross-sectional study. Diabetic retinopathy was classified using the ETDRS system and diabetic foot ulcers by Wagner's grading. The results highlight Diabetic retinopathy as a potential clinical marker for diabetic foot ulcers progression. Integrating retinal evaluation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers may aid in early intervention and improved outcomes.
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