Healing of diabetic foot ulcers is independently associated with the use of angiotensin receptor blockers but not with those of diuretics and angiotensin conversion enzyme inhibitors.

Aim: Dysregulation of the renin angiotensin system (RAS) has been proven in diabetic animal models, and studies in humans show that diuretic use is associated with lower limb amputation in diabetes. While patients with diabetes are often treated with diuretics and RAS blockers, the association between wound healing and these treatments is still unknown. We aimed to determine whether the use of diuretics and RAS blockers could influence healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).

Fewer Type A personality traits in type 2 diabetes patients with diabetic foot ulcer.

Aim: Type A personality-characterized by time urgency, strong drive, and a need for achievement and competitiveness-has been shown to be associated with reduced mortality in patients with diabetes. However, it is not known whether a Type A personality might protect against diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). This prompted our present analysis of the association between Type A personality and DFU.

Malnutrition in type 2 diabetic patients does not affect healing of foot ulcers.

Aim: Protein-energy malnutrition is known to be involved in wound healing. While wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) is a complex and multifactorial process, the role of malnutrition in this case has rarely been explored. The objective of this study was to determine whether the nutritional status of diabetic patients influences the healing of DFU.

Liver Fat Content in People with Pituitary Diseases: Influence of Serum IGF1 Levels.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is commonly associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. NAFLD is also seen in patients with endocrinopathies. However, the relationship between endocrine diseases and the development of NAFLD is not well known.