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ArticleJournal of diabetes2025

Nonlinear Association Between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Diabetic Foot: A Threshold Effect on Heart Rate Variability.

Mingxin Bai, Donge Yan, Ruixue Feng, Xingwu Ran, Dawei Chen, Chun Wang, Lihong Chen, Shuang Lin, Sen He, Yan Liu and 3 more

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Mingxin BaiDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4459-6327
Donge YanDepartment of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Ruixue FengDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8685-6067
Xingwu RanDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Dawei ChenDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Chun WangDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Lihong ChenDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Shuang LinDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Sen HeDepartment of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Yan LiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Chengdu Eighth People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Murong WuDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Zhiyi LeiWest China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
Yun GaoDiabetic Foot Care Center, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7269-9741

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1·3·5 Foundation of West China Hospital of Sichuan University ZYGD24005Health Commission of Sichuan Province Medical Science and Technology Program 24LCYJZD02Sichuan Science and Technology Program 2024NSFSC1624the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF GZC20241152
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Abstract

backgroundPrevious studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency was associated with both cardiac autonomic dysfunction and the development of diabetic foot (DF). However, the impact of vitamin D levels on heart rate variability (HRV) in individuals with DF, a high-risk group, remains unclear. We explored the association between vitamin D status and HRV in individuals with DF.

methodsA total of 458 individuals with DF were assessed for vitamin D levels by 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and evaluated for cardiovascular autonomic function using both time and frequency domains of the HRV measures. Multivariate regression analysis and restricted cubic spline regression were employed to examine the associations.

resultsVitamin D levels were positively associated with HRV indices in people with DF, including standard deviation of the normal sinus interval (SDNN), standard deviation of the 5-min average RR intervals (SDANN), low-frequency power (LF), high-frequency power (HF), and the LF/HF ratio (all p < 0.05). The associations between serum 25(OH)D and cardiac autonomic dysfunction were nonlinear. When 25(OH)D levels were < 50 nmol/L, the odds ratio (OR) for predicted cardiac autonomic dysfunction per SD increase in 25(OH)D was 0.56 (95% CI, 0.44-0.72). However, no significant effect was observed when 25(OH)D levels exceeded 50 nmol/L.

conclusionsThis study demonstrates that lower 25(OH)D levels are associated with reduced HRV in individuals with DF. Specifically, when 25(OH)D levels fall below 50 nmol/L, the risk of cardiac autonomic dysfunction in people with DF significantly increases.

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Autonomic Nervous SystemAutonomic Nervous System DiseasesDiabetic FootHeart RateVitamin DVitamin D DeficiencyAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Aged25-hydroxyvitamin DVitamin D25‐hydroxyvitamin Dcardiac autonomic dysfunctiondiabetic footheart rate variability

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