Macronutrient and micronutrient intake of individuals with diabetic foot ulceration: A short report.
Rebecca CollinsTracy L BurrowsHailey DonnellyPeta Ellen TehanPublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2021)
A lack of adequate folate may have a negative impact on healing, with folate proposed to play a role in tissue repair. Wound management of individuals with DFU should include a regular assessment of dietary intake to recognise deficiencies in macro- and micronutrients, and subsequently address these inadequacies to optimise healing.