Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Non-enzymatic glycosylation of tissues damage the innervation of intrinsic foot muscles leading to diabetic neuropathy (DN), and an imbalance between flexors and extensors of the foot. This might derange the arches of the foot and predispose to foot deformity, prior to foot ulceration, and was investigated.Objective: To determine the variation in arch index (AI) and subtalar joint (STJ) range of motion in diabetic and non-diabetic conditions ...