Diabetic Neuropathy

• Autores: Aaron I. Vinik, Marie-Laure Nevoret, Carolina Casellini, Henri Parson
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 42, Nº. 4, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Acute and Chronic Complications of Diabetes), págs. 747-787
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the most common and troublesome complication of diabetes mellitus, leading to the greatest morbidity and mortality and resulting in a huge economic burden for diabetes care. The clinical assessment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and its treatment options are multifactorial. Patients with DN should be screened for autonomic neuropathy, as there is a high degree of coexistence of the two complications. A review of the clinical assessment and treatment algorithms for diabetic neuropathy, painful neuropathy, and autonomic dysfunction is provided.