Key result
Diabetic foot linked to ~72% higher coronary artery calcification prevalence in T2DM.
Why the study?
Is diabetic foot associated with a higher prevalence and severity of coronary artery calcification in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,886)
No
Is diabetic foot associated with a higher prevalence and severity of coronary artery calcification in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Odds Ratio: 1.72 (95% CI 1.28–2.32)
Absolute Event Rate: 71.9% vs 46.1%
p-value: p=< 0.001
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Diabetic foot is independently associated with increased prevalence and severity of coronary artery calcification in patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly among those with preserved renal function.
Shi et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes with and without diabetic foot (n=1,886). Diabetic foot vs. Type 2 diabetes without diabetic foot was evaluated on Prevalence of coronary artery calcification (CAC) (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.28-2.32, p=< 0.001). Diabetic foot was independently associated with a higher prevalence of coronary artery calcification in patients with type 2 diabetes (71.9% vs 46.1%; adjusted OR 1.72; 95% CI 1.28-2.32; p<0.001).
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