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Diabetic neuropathy overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Diabetic neuropathies are neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus. These conditions are thought to result from diabetic microvascular injury involving small blood vessels that supply nerves (vasa nervorum). Relatively common conditions which may be associated with diabetic neuropathy include third nerve palsy; mononeuropathy; mononeuropathy multiplex; diabetic amyotrophy; a painful polyneuropathy; autonomic neuropathy; and thoracoabdominal neuropathy.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Classification
Classification
Diabetic neuropathy can be classified into two main types:
- Sensorimotor
- Autonomic
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Causes
Causes
Differentiating Diabetic neuropathy other Diseases
Differentiating Diabetic neuropathy other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Screening
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Surgery
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case Studies
Case #1
References
References
- ↑ Deli G, Bosnyak E, Pusch G, Komoly S, Feher G (2013). “Diabetic neuropathies: diagnosis and management”. Neuroendocrinology. 98 (4): 267–80. doi:10.1159/000358728. PMID 24458095.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]