1. [Vitamin D and neuropathy].
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Putz Z, Martos T, Németh N, Körei AE, Szabó M, Vági OE, Kempler MS, and Kempler P
- Subjects
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 metabolism, Diabetic Neuropathies metabolism, Humans, Incidence, Risk Factors, Vitamin D Deficiency metabolism, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications, Diabetic Neuropathies etiology, Vitamin D metabolism, Vitamin D Deficiency complications
- Abstract
Diabetes is a widespread disease and, therefore, studies dealing with diabetes and its complications are very important for public health. Numerous reports link vitamin D deficiency to the increased risk of diabetes mellitus and complications such as neuropathy. However, there are limited and conflicting data available on vitamin D deficiency in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Studies in type 2 diabetics confirmed the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and incidence of neuropathy. Recent reports suggest a relationship between the incidence of plantar ulcers and vitamin D deficiency.
- Published
- 2013
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