Post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia of skin microvasculature and foot complications in type 2 diabetes

Diabetes-related microvascular disease has been implicated in the development of foot ulceration and amputation. Assessment of microvascular function may be effective in identifying those at risk of diabetic foot complications. We investigated the relationship between active or previous foot complication and post-occlusive reactive hyperaemia (PORH) measured by laser-Doppler fluxmetry (LDF) in people with type 2 diabetes.

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications - May 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: S.M. Lanting, A.L. Barwick, S.M. Twigg, N.A. Johnson, M.K. Baker, S.K. Chiu, I.D. Caterson, V.H. Chuter Source Type: research