title: [Value of the determination of vibration sensitivity in diabetics (type I and II)].
abstract: Measuring the vibration threshold is an important procedure in the diagnosis of distal, symmetric, and usually sensory diabetic neuropathy, which has a prevalence of approximately 70%. This value shows a correlation--albeit somewhat weak one--with the haemoglobin A1 value (HbA1-value) and provides a clinical and easily understandable value for the patients, which then can be used as motivation to improve their compliance.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D014732:Vibration
chemical_list: D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin
vernacular_title: Zur Bedeutung der Bestimmung der Vibrationsempfindung bei Diabetikern (Typ I und II).