The Claim
In adults with type 2 diabetes on thyroxine replacement, the presence of diabetic foot infection is associated with an increased incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events, indicating that microvascular complications may reflect systemic vascular vulnerability.
What the research says
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Adults with type 2 diabetes who have a diabetic foot infection are more likely to experience serious heart problems, suggesting that foot infections in this group may signal widespread blood vessel damage.
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In adults with type 2 diabetes on thyroxine replacement, diabetic foot infection is associated with a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, suggesting that microvascular complications may be a marker of systemic vascular vulnerability.
High blood sugar damages small blood vessels in the feet, which reflects widespread damage to blood vessel linings throughout the body. This damage reduces the ability of blood vessels to relax and increases inflammation, making the heart and larger arteries more likely to fail or block.
What the research says
1 studyIn people with type 2 diabetes who take thyroid medicine, those who had foot infections were more likely to have heart attacks or strokes — meaning foot problems might be a warning sign that blood vessels throughout the body are also damaged.
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