1) The document discusses a study examining the expression of cytokines in the blood and neutrophils of individuals with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) compared to those with non-diabetic foot ulcers. 2) The study found significantly higher levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 in the neutrophils of diabetic subjects, both at baseline and when stimulated with LPS, suggesting an imbalance in cytokine expression in diabetes. 3) Plasma levels of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 were also found to be higher in diabetic subjects, while levels of IL-1β and IL-4 were higher in non-diabetic subjects.