Most individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration do not meet dietary consensus guidelines for wound healing

Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

Factors influencing diabetes-related foot ulcer healing in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study

Peta Ellen Tehan et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the contribution of various clinical and social factors to the healing of diabetes-related foot ulceration in an Australian population. The results showed that dietary supplementation and higher levels of socio-economic advantage were associated with the healing of diabetes-related foot ulceration.

DIABETIC MEDICINE (2023)

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Review Medicine, General & Internal

Diabetic Foot Ulcers A Review

David G. Armstrong et al.

Summary: Approximately 18.6 million people worldwide are affected by diabetic foot ulcers each year, with 1.6 million people in the United States. These ulcers precede 80% of lower extremity amputations among people with diabetes and are associated with an increased risk of death.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2023)

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Malnutrition and its relation with diabetic foot ulcer severity and outcome: a review

Patrick Lauwers et al.

Summary: This article reviews several studies and finds that malnutrition is highly prevalent among patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), and malnutrition may have a negative impact on treatment outcomes. Therefore, clinicians should pay attention to the nutritional status of patients with DFU.

ACTA CLINICA BELGICA (2022)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Macronutrient and micronutrient intake of individuals with diabetic foot ulceration: A short report

Rebecca Collins et al.

Summary: In Australian adults with DFU, inadequate protein intake and excessive total fat intake were observed, along with deficiencies in folate and excessive intake of sodium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and selenium.

JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (2022)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Effects of Nutrition Intervention on Blood Glucose, Body Composition, and Phase Angle in Obese and Overweight Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Raedeh Basiri et al.

Summary: Nutrition plays a key role in the treatment of DFUs, but is not currently part of standard care. This study investigated the effects of nutrition education and supplementation on body composition in overweight and obese patients with DFUs, finding that patients in the treatment group experienced less muscle loss and fat gain compared to the control group.

NUTRIENTS (2022)

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

The effect of platelet-rich plasma-fibrin glue dressing in combination with oral vitamin E and C for treatment of non-healing diabetic foot ulcers: a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, clinical trial

Amir Yarahmadi et al.

Summary: This study found that the use of PRP-FG dressing along with oral vitamin E and C can significantly accelerate wound healing and reduce oxidative stress markers in patients with non-healing diabetic foot ulcers.

EXPERT OPINION ON BIOLOGICAL THERAPY (2021)

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Article Dermatology