Cohort Study Using a Survey to Evaluate the Effects of Sleep on Hba1c Levels and Foot Pathology in Patients Seen in the Podiatry Clinic

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Authors

Carmen Johnson, Beaumont Health Resident
Eric Li, Beaumont Health Resident
Jihan Toma, Beaumont Health Resident
Marshall G. Solomon, Beaumont Health

Description

We investigate the impacts of sleep issues on patients in the podiatry clinic by comparing HbA1c, sleep, and foot pathology. Diabetic foot pathology of peripheral arterial disease, peripheral neuropathy, lower extremity ulcerations, and a history of lower extremity amputation all increase the patient's risk of future amputation. Once a patient has an amputation of the lower extremity the five-year mortality rates are 40-70%. So, limb salvage not only improves the quality of life, but also increases the life expectancy for patients. Through a survey and chart review, we are investigating possible impacts of sleep issues on diabetic patients seen in the podiatry clinic as it relates to limb salvage.

Publication Date

5-4-2023

Disciplines

Podiatry

Recommended Citation

Johnson C, Li E, Toma J, Solomon M. Cohort study using a survey to evaluate the effects of sleep on HbA1c levels and foot pathology in patients seen in the podiatry clinic. Presented at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills 2023 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2023 May 4; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2023 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 4, 2023.