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Patients with diabetic foot complications have an increased risk of developing cognitive issues further down the line, new research shows.
The first-of-its-kind study, conducted by researchers from Israel's Ben-Gurion University, involved 99 patients with diabetic foot ulcers. The patients' cognitive abilities were tested before and after they developed ulcers. All patients reported similar cognitive function prior to developing ulcers.
Compared to patients who did not develop ulcers, those who did showed reduced concentration, poor memory, learning problems, slower motor responses, reduced inhibition and decreased verbal fluency.