Plantar Fasciitis: Babala sa Panganib sa Kalusugan

Plantar Fasciitis: A Warning Sign Of Future Health Risks

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Introduction

Plantar fasciitis, often perceived as a straightforward cause of heel pain, may reveal underlying health issues.

Research shows that this condition could predict future complications, particularly in people with diabetes or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

But even those without diabetes—like people with prediabetes or those without diabetes who have recurring high blood sugar—can develop plantar fasciitis due to the damaging effects of elevated glucose levels.

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References: 

1. Elabd K, et al. Plantar Fasciitis as a Potential Early Indicator of Elevated Cardiovascular Disease Risk. Cureus. 2024 Jun 9;16(6):e62007. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62007. PMID: 38983990; PMCID: PMC11232916. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38983990/
2. Craig ME, et al. Plantar fascia thickness, a measure of tissue glycation, predicts the development of complications in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2008 Jun;31(6):1201-6. doi: 10.2337/dc07-2168. Epub 2008 Mar 10. PMID: 18332152. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18332152/
3. Ursini F, et al. Plantar fascia enthesopathy is highly prevalent in diabetic patients without peripheral neuropathy and correlates with retinopathy and impaired kidney function. PLoS One. 2017 Mar 30;12(3):e0174529. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174529. PMID: 28358891; PMCID: PMC5373572. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28358891/

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