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Light touch thresholds in diabetic patients

M R McBride, C M Mistretta

    Diabetes Care
    |May 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Touch acuity is slightly reduced in individuals with maturity-onset diabetes. This finding may indicate early sensory neuropathy in diabetic patients, even without reported symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Endocrinology
    • Sensory Physiology

    Background:

    • Diabetes mellitus can lead to various complications, including neuropathy.
    • Early detection of sensory changes is crucial for managing diabetic complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate alterations in touch acuity in individuals with maturity-onset diabetes.
    • To determine if tactile thresholds are affected by diabetes duration, insulin therapy, or digit temperature.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparison of tactile thresholds using modified Von Frey hairs in 32 diabetic and 27 non-diabetic subjects.
    • Utilized a forced-choice tracking procedure to control for response bias.
    • Assessed associations between tactile acuity and clinical factors within the diabetic group.

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    Main Results:

    • Diabetic patients exhibited significantly higher mean tactile thresholds compared to non-diabetic controls, indicating reduced touch acuity.
    • Decreased tactile acuity in diabetics correlated with longer disease duration, insulin therapy, and lower digit temperature.
    • Absence of reported peripheral sensory symptoms did not preclude reduced touch acuity.

    Conclusions:

    • A small but significant increase in touch threshold suggests potential early sensory neuropathy in maturity-onset diabetes.
    • Tactile threshold measurement may serve as an early indicator of sensory changes in diabetes.
    • Further research on threshold determinations can enhance understanding of diabetes-related sensory alterations.