Vitamin D deficiency is associated with risk of developing peripheral arterial disease in type 2 diabetic patients
Abstract Background The relationship between vitamin D levels and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) remains unclear. We assessed the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels with the prevalence of PAD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM). Methods A total of 1018 T2DM pati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1125-0 |