Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Youth With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study
CONCLUSIONS
The high rates of DPN among youth with diabetes are a cause of concern and suggest a need for early screening and better risk factor management. Interventions in youth that address poor glycemic control and dyslipidemia may prevent or delay debilitating neuropathic complications.
Source: Diabetes Care - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jaiswal, M.; Divers, J.; Dabelea, D.; Isom, S.; Bell, R. A.; Martin, C. L.; Pettitt, D. J.; Saydah, S.; Pihoker, C.; Standiford, D. A.; Dolan, L. M.; Marcovina, S.; Linder, B.; Liese, A. D.; Pop-Busui, R.; Feldman, E. L. Tags: Complications-Neuropathy Pathophysiology/Complications Source Type: research
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