Micro- and macrovascular complications and risk factors for foot ulceration and amputation in individuals receiving dialysis with and without diabetes.

Individuals with diabetes receiving dialysis had a higher prevalence of foot ulcer, lower-extremity amputation and myocardial infarction compared to individuals without diabetes. Previous foot ulcer was the most important risk factor for current foot ulcer, while diabetes and male sex were important risk factors for lower-extremity amputation.