Brian M Schmidt1, Sara Allison2, James S Wrobel1. 1. Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. 2. Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Prior research shows increased foot temperatures are predictive of diabetes-related foot complications. Our aim was to describe normative skin foot temperatures for individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy to better inform new technologies. We also explored for potential risk factors which correlate with changes in foot temperatures. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective chart review of adult patients >18 years of age with diabetes mellitus and clinically diagnosed diabetic peripheral neuropathy with pedal digital thermometry performed between 2009 and 2018. A total of 58 patients met these criteria. Univariate modeling was based on covariates that may affect foot temperature including age, peripheral arterial disease, toe pressure, seasonality of measurement, smoking pack-years, caffeine use, insulin use, and calcium channel blocker use. RESULTS: In patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, mean toe temperatures of 27.67°C (6.300°C), forefoot of 28.58°C (5.36°C), midfoot of 29.21°C (3.81°C), and rearfoot of 29.88°C(3.83°C) were demonstrated. A modest negative correlation between seasonality and toe and metatarsal temperatures (r = -0.38, P < .05; r = -0.43 P < .01, respectively) was demonstrated. Midfoot temperatures were modestly and positively correlated to the presence of small fiber symptoms (r = 0.33, P = .03). Positive modest correlation with rearfoot temperatures and amount of pack-year history (r = 0.30, P = .03) was seen. CONCLUSION: Normative foot temperatures in neuropathic patients were found to be inversely associated with seasonality at the toe and metatarsal level. Smoking and pack-year history demonstrate modest correlation previously unseen in temperature analyses and warrant further exploration. Normative temperatures in neuropathic patients can better inform new technologies for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcer and Charcot neuroarthropathy.
BACKGROUND: Prior research shows increased foot temperatures are predictive of diabetes-related foot complications. Our aim was to describe normative skin foot temperatures for individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy to better inform new technologies. We also explored for potential risk factors which correlate with changes in foot temperatures. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective chart review of adult patients >18 years of age with diabetes mellitus and clinically diagnosed diabetic peripheral neuropathy with pedal digital thermometry performed between 2009 and 2018. A total of 58 patients met these criteria. Univariate modeling was based on covariates that may affect foot temperature including age, peripheral arterial disease, toe pressure, seasonality of measurement, smoking pack-years, caffeine use, insulin use, and calcium channel blocker use. RESULTS: In patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, mean toe temperatures of 27.67°C (6.300°C), forefoot of 28.58°C (5.36°C), midfoot of 29.21°C (3.81°C), and rearfoot of 29.88°C(3.83°C) were demonstrated. A modest negative correlation between seasonality and toe and metatarsal temperatures (r = -0.38, P < .05; r = -0.43 P < .01, respectively) was demonstrated. Midfoot temperatures were modestly and positively correlated to the presence of small fiber symptoms (r = 0.33, P = .03). Positive modest correlation with rearfoot temperatures and amount of pack-year history (r = 0.30, P = .03) was seen. CONCLUSION: Normative foot temperatures in neuropathicpatients were found to be inversely associated with seasonality at the toe and metatarsal level. Smoking and pack-year history demonstrate modest correlation previously unseen in temperature analyses and warrant further exploration. Normative temperatures in neuropathicpatients can better inform new technologies for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcer and Charcot neuroarthropathy.
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