What is it about?

The thermoregulation is part of the autonomic nerve system, it is well known that the peripheral nerve system is affected by the excess of glucose un the blood torrent. Here, you will find how the thermoregulation is presented in the plantar skin of diabetic patients, but also, an explanation about which diabetic patients may take more care of their feet.

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Why is it important?

The understanding of the thermoregulation, by means of the thermogram of the plantar skin, plus the knowing of the diabetic complications, may help physicians to take actions on the feet of the diabetic patients.

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This page is a summary of: The thermoregulation of healthy individuals, overweight–obese, and diabetic from the plantar skin thermogram: a clue to predict the diabetic foot, Diabetic Foot & Ankle, January 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/2000625x.2017.1361298.
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