2. –Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, 17th edition
An acute inflammatory condition of the skin,
is characterized by localized pain, erythema,
swelling and heat.
7. Sensory
Autonomic
Motor
Diminish the perception of
pain and temperature
Diminish sweat secretion,
resulting in dry & cracked skin
Lead to foot deformities,
which causes pressure-
induced soft tissue damage
14. D.M.
Hyperglycemia Free Fatty Acid Insulin Resistance
Oxidative Stress
PKC Activation
RAGE Activation
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15. Oxidative Stress
PKC Activation
RAGE Activation
↓NO
↑ET-1
↑AT II
↑AP-1
↑NF-κB
↑TF
↑PAI-1
↓NO
Vasoconstriction Inflammation Thrombosis
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