Diabetic peripheral neuropathy and the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects approximately half of patients with diabetes. Neuropathic pain is a major complaint of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can also lead to autonomic dysfunction. This article provides an outline of the clinical subtypes, pathophysiological features, and diagnosis of DPN. Disease-modifying treatments are reviewed, with particular attention paid to DPN pain management.
Department of Neurology, Loyola University Medical Center, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. smoralesvidal@lumc.edu
Sarkis
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Morales-Vidal
Christopher
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Morgan
Mathew
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McCoyd
Alejandro
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Hornik
D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*