What's New in Diabetic Neuropathy?
What's New in Diabetic Neuropathy?
What's New in Diabetic Neuropathy?
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<strong>Diabetic</strong> <strong>Neuropathy</strong><br />
• Most common (90%) is DSMPN, DPN<br />
• Symmetric, length-dependent <strong>in</strong>jury to peripheral<br />
nerves<br />
• Axonal<br />
• 16% -60% of diabetics; half have pa<strong>in</strong><br />
• Frequently untreated (40%)<br />
• A microvascular complication, like kidney and ret<strong>in</strong>a<br />
• Pivotal component of foot disease and morbidity<br />
Presented by IHS Division of Diabetes<br />
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