Aaron Izenberg, MD, FRCSC,

Neurologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

CLINICAL TOOLS

Neuropathy is a very common complication of diabetes with sensorimotor neuropathy being the most common subtype of diabetic neuropathy
Other types of diabetic neuropathies include autonomic, treatment-induced, diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus, and mononeuropathies
Diagnostic testing for sensorimotor neuropathy includes bedside testing (e.g., Monofilament) and electrodiagnostic methods
Treatment of sensorimotor diabetic neuropathy includes achieving good glycemic control and appropriate use of pain medications
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Related Terms: Diabetes-Endocrine Disorders, diabetes, neuropathy, diabetic management, treatment
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