ea0063gp124 | Diabetes: Late Complications | ECE2019
Koren Shlomit
, Sharabi Moriah
, Levy Tamar Moriel
, Fux Daniel
, Koren Ronit
, Rapoport Micha J
Aim: Loss of protective sensation (LOPS) commonly precede Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) which is one of the most fearsome/serious diabetic complications and the leading cause of foot amputation in T2D patients. However, the prevalence of this high risk state is unknown.Methods: To estimate the presence of LOPS among hospitalized diabetes patients in internal wards, vibration perception and 10-g monofilament tests were done. Patients with foot ulcer or status...