What's New in Diabetic Neuropathy?
What's New in Diabetic Neuropathy?
What's New in Diabetic Neuropathy?
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ADA Def<strong>in</strong>ition, Recommendations<br />
• Symmetrical, length-dependent sensorimotor<br />
polyneuropathy attributable to metabolic and<br />
microvessel alterations as a result of chronic<br />
hyperglycemia exposure and cardiovascular risk<br />
covariates. -Diabetes Care 33: 2285-2293, 2010<br />
• Screen at diagnosis and yearly for DPN us<strong>in</strong>g simple<br />
tests. EP studies are rarely necessary.<br />
• Screen for autonomic neuropathy.<br />
• Medications improve quality of life.<br />
- Diabetes Care 34 (supplement 1): S8, 2011.<br />
Presented by IHS Division of Diabetes<br />
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