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Central motor conduction after magnetic stimulation in diabetes
A Moglia1, A Arrigo, M Maurelli
1Neurophysiology Service, Neurological Institute C. Mondino, University of Pavia, Italy.
Italian Journal of Neurological Sciences
|August 10, 2000
Summary
Diabetic patients often show delayed central motor conduction times (CMCTs), indicating subclinical central nervous system (CNS) changes. Magnetic stimulation reliably detects these early functional alterations in diabetes mellitus.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease with potential neurological complications.
- Subclinical central nervous system (CNS) involvement can occur in diabetic patients without overt symptoms.
- Early detection of CNS alterations is crucial for managing diabetic complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate central motor conduction times (CMCTs) in diabetic patients without apparent CNS involvement.
- To assess the utility of magnetic stimulation in detecting early CNS functional changes in diabetes mellitus.
Main Methods:
- Magnetic stimulation was used to measure CMCTs in 138 diabetic patients and healthy controls.
- Patients were evaluated for clinical signs of CNS involvement and various diabetes-related complications.
Main Results:
- CMCTs were significantly increased in diabetic patients compared to controls (p < 0.001).
- Approximately 30% of diabetic patients exhibited CMCT values exceeding normal limits.
- No correlation was found between CMCT delay and diabetes type, age, duration, metabolic control, or other complications.
Conclusions:
- Magnetic stimulation-derived CMCTs are sensitive indicators of subclinical CNS functional alterations in diabetes mellitus.
- CMCT measurement offers a reliable tool for early diagnosis of CNS involvement in diabetic patients.
- These findings highlight the importance of assessing CNS function in diabetes management.