Assessing nutritional and hydration status in patients with a diabetic foot ulcer: Agreement between hand-to-hand and hand-to-foot bioimpedance methods

Key Points

• Patients with diabetic foot ulcers showed significant agreement between hand-to-hand and hand-to-foot bioimpedance methods, aiding assessment.
• Hydration status and nutritional status were effectively monitored using bioimpedance metrics across various testing methods.
• Assessment involved comparing body composition measurements, indicating the reliability of using different bioimpedance approaches.
• Findings may enhance clinical methods for managing diabetic foot ulcers, highlighting the importance of nutritional and hydration evaluation.