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Recognizing and treating diabetic autonomic neuropathy.

A I Vinik1, T Erbas

  • 1The Strelitz Diabetes Research Institutes, Department of Internal Medicine and Anatomy/Neurobiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA.

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|November 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy, a complication affecting nerves, can lead to various health issues. Strict blood sugar management may slow or reverse its progression, with available treatments for symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus.
  • It affects multiple organ systems, leading to significant morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the impact of diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
  • To highlight the role of glycemic control in managing DAN.
  • To outline available therapeutic strategies for symptom management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
  • Analysis of the effects of glycemic control on neuropathy progression.
  • Evaluation of current pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments.

Main Results:

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  • Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is linked to cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and metabolic complications.
  • Strict glycemic control demonstrates potential in slowing and sometimes reversing neuropathy.
  • Various therapies exist to alleviate DAN symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of diabetes, particularly through glycemic control, is crucial for preventing and potentially reversing diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
  • Symptomatic treatment is available and important for improving patient quality of life.