Diabetic Neuropathy

Original Editor - Wendy Walker

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Diabetic neuropathy is the most common complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), affecting as many as 50% of patients with type 1 and type 2 DM. 

Neuropathies are characterized by a progressive loss of nerve fibre function[1].

Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process
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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

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Management / Interventions
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Differential Diagnosis
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  1. Boulton AJ, Malik RA. Diabetic neuropathy. Med Clin North Am. Jul 1998;82(4):909-29