Vitamin B 12 and Diabetic Foot: Α Mini-Review.

Nikolaos D KarakousisElisavet E PyrgiotiPetros N GeorgakopoulosNikoloas Papanas

Published in: The international journal of lower extremity wounds (2022)

This narrative mini-review article aimed to investigate the potential association of vitamin B 12 levels with diabetic neuropathy (DN) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). It was demonstrated that B 12 deficiency seems to be related to DFUs in cases of metformin administration and bariatric surgery. B 12 supplementation with dietary measures and agents may improve DN and quality of life (QoL). However, data are still preliminary and more experience is needed.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
type diabetes
wound healing
weight loss
obese patients
electronic health record
machine learning
drug induced