Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Charcot Neuro-Osteoarthropathy in People With Diabetes Mellitus in Six Countries: A Multicenter Observational Study From 1996 to 2022.

To describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (CNO) and to examine for differences between participants with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) (T1DM) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Multicenter observational study in eight diabetic foot clinics in six countries between January 1, 1996, and December 31, 2022. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters were obtained from the medical records.

Screening tools for diabetic foot ulcers: a narrative review.

The prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is 4 to 10% among people with diabetes mellitus. DFUs are associated with increased morbidity and mortality as well as reduced quality of life and have a significant impact on overall healthcare expenditure. The main predisposing factors for DFU are diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and trauma.

Enhancing Wound Healing in Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Case Report of Topical Oxygen Therapy with Granulox®.

Chronic diabetic foot ulcers pose significant challenges in wound management, often necessitating innovative therapeutic approaches to promote healing. This case report highlights the efficacy of Granulox®, a topical hemoglobin spray designed to enhance oxygen supply to chronic wounds, in conjunction with standard care. An 84-year-old male with a longstanding diabetic foot ulcer demonstrated remarkable improvement following the addition of Granulox® to his treatment regimen.

Charcot Foot: An Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Areas of Uncertainty.

Background And Aims: Charcot neuroosteoarthropathy (CN) is considered a rare complication of diabetic neuropathy. Due to its insidious mode of presentation, CN may be difficult to diagnose timely and a high index of suspicion is required from both, the diabetic patient (especially those with neuropathy) and their physicians for the early diagnosis and treatment to prevent major complications.

Methods: We planned a narrative review and searched MEDLINE database to identify evidence regarding CN incidence, treatment options, and recent guidelines.

Prevalence and Incidence of Medication-Treated Diabetes and Pattern of Glucose-Lowering Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Real-World Data from the Electronic Greek Prescription Database.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and incidence of medication-treated diabetes mellitus and the evolving patterns of glucose-lowering treatments the year before and during the first two years of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: Data from the Greek electronic prescription database were analyzed for 2019, 2020, and 2021. The study population included individuals with active social security numbers.