Introduction The diagnosis of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSP) depends heavily on the demonstration of objective electrophysiological nerve abnormalities through nerve conduction studies (NCS) along with the assessment of clinical signs…
Introduction Our understanding of diabetes mellitus (DM) had advanced substantially by the end of the 19th century. Observations by Minkowski and von Mering around that time made a key conceptual…
Introduction Peripheral somatic and autonomic neuropathy are major risk factors predicting future mortality in diabetes . Therefore prevention and treatment of neuropathy are important not only in reducing the patient…
Epidemiology and historical trials in diabetic polyneuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is the most common cause of distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) worldwide . It generates the most morbidity and is linked to…
Introduction Diabetic foot disease (DFD) is a major global burden for patients and health care systems and is one of the most serious complications of diabetes mellitus . It encompasses…
Introduction “Insulin neuritis” is a historical term for acute painful neuropathy related to the initiation of insulin treatment and the subsequent improvement in glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Caravati…
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a major metabolic disorder. Nearly half a billion people are living with diabetes worldwide. International Diabetes Federation estimated that over four million people aged 20–79 years…
