Case series of macroalbuminuria and toe-brachial index in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • Joshua Kuruvilla Mathew Department of General Medicine, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
  • Mohan Varughese Department of General Medicine, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
  • Felix Manoharan Department of General Medicine, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
  • Vipitha Thomas Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Believers Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20233199

Keywords:

Ankle brachial index, Toe-brachial index, Medial arterial calcification, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Peripheral arterial disease

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem with a significant global disease burden. The complications and mortality rate associated with diabetes are increasing. Albuminuria is one of its complications and evidence of established nephropathy. Low toe–brachial index (TBI) is more strongly associated with albuminuria and may be a suitable tool for evaluating peripheral arterial disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Our study evaluated the association between macro albuminuria and low toe brachial index in type 2 diabetic patients to identify those who need specialized foot care and adequate renal protection.

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Published

2023-10-25

How to Cite

Mathew, J. K., Varughese, M., Manoharan, F., & Thomas, V. (2023). Case series of macroalbuminuria and toe-brachial index in type 2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 12(6), 861–863. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20233199