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2. 1. Microvascular Complications and Predictors for Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Foot Ulcers

   Author : Katarina Fagher; Lund Medicin; []
   Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer; Microvascular disease; mortality risk;

   Abstract : A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common and serious complication of diabetes. It is today the leading cause of amputations and is associated with both increased morbidity and mortality. Individuals with DFU have 2.5 times higher mortality rates compared to patients with diabetes but without DFU, a risk that persists even after ulcer healing. READ MORE