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Diabetic neuropathy part 1: overview and symmetric phenotypes.
Neurologic clinics - 1 May 2013
Pasnoor Mamatha, Dimachkie Mazen M, Kluding Patricia, Barohn Richard J
Abstract excerpt
Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy in United States and neuropathies are the most common complication of diabetes mellitus, affecting up to 50% of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Symptoms usually include numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness. Dizziness with postural changes can be seen with autonomic neuropathy. Metabolic, vascular, and immune theories have been proposed for the...
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