Diabetic neuropathy

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• The diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy is based on the diagnosis of diabetes, typical symptoms and clinical findings, as well as exclusion of other causes leading to neuropathy.
• Neuropathy that affects the large fibres can be verified objectively by ENMG Clinical neurophysiology in diagnostics1 and small fibre neuropathy by quantitative sensory threshold testing or skin biopsy.
• Diabetic neuropathy may be the first sign of type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.
• Up to 50% of cases of diabetic neuropathy are asymptomatic.
• The loss of protective sensation as a consequence of peripheral neuropathy is the most important risk factor of diabetic foot ulcer.
• Diabetic neuropathy increases morbidity and mortality.
• It is important to identify neuropathy early and possibly prevent developing neuropathy.

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