Diabetic Neuropathy Part 1 : Overview and Symmetric Phenotypes - 04/05/13
, Mazen M. Dimachkie, MD a, Patricia Kluding, PT, PhD b, Richard J. Barohn, MD a
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Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy in United States and neuropathies are the most common complication of diabetes mellitus, affecting up to 50% of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Symptoms usually include numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness. Dizziness with postural changes can be seen with autonomic neuropathy. Metabolic, vascular, and immune theories have been proposed for the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. Axonal damage and segmental demyelination can be seen with diabetic neuropathies. Management of diabetic neuropathy should begin at the initial diagnosis of diabetes and mainly requires tight and stable glycemic control.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Diabetic neuropathy, Diabetes mellitus, Pathogenesis
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Vol 31 - N° 2
P. 425-445 - mai 2013 Retour au numéro
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- Entrapment Neuropathies
- William David Arnold, Bakri H. Elsheikh
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- Mamatha Pasnoor, Mazen M. Dimachkie, Richard J. Barohn
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