Diabetes Archives - Neurology Advisor

Diabetes Linked to Worse Cognitive Impairment After Stroke, but No Association Found for Prediabetes

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 21, 2020

Prediabetes is not associated with cognition after stroke, whereas type 2 diabetes increases the risk for lower poststroke cognitive function.

Neuropathy

Study Identifies Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Diabetic Polyneuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes

By

Morgan E. Meissner

May 19, 2020

Metabolic syndrome factors and modifiable lifestyle habits are associated with prevalence of diabetic polyneuropathy and neuropathic pain.

Neuropathy

A Review of Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 13, 2020

The management of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy requires the use of effective agents that also may aid in improving sleep and mood.

Neuropathy

Predictive Biomarkers for Peripheral Neuropathy in Adults

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 5, 2020

Several cardiac and kidney biomarkers may be used to identify older adults with peripheral neuropathy.

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Neuropathy

Rapid Corneal Nerve Fiber Loss Is a Potential Biomarker for Diabetic Polyneuropathy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 14, 2020

Abnormally rapid corneal nerve fiber loss may indicate increased risk for the development and progression of diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy.

Stroke

Effect of Hyperglycemia on Outcomes Following Thrombectomy for Stroke

By

Amit Akirov, MD

April 10, 2020

Fasting hyperglycemia on the next day following mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke is associated with worse outcomes at 3-months.

Neuropathy

Close Association Between Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Sarcopenia

By

Amit Akirov, MD

March 18, 2020

There is a close association between sarcopenia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Sleep Disorders

REM-Related OSA Associated With Increased Gestational Diabetes Risk

By

Neurology Advisor Contributing Writer

March 17, 2020

Rapid eye movement-related obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disordered breathing events are associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes.

Neurocognitive Disorders

High Variability in GGT Level May Predict Risk for Dementia in Patients With Diabetes

By

Amit Akirov, MD

February 10, 2020

Higher gamma-glutamyltransferase variability was found to be significantly associated with increased risk for dementia among patients with diabetes.

Neuropathy

FDA to Review Capsaicin Patch for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

By

Brian Park, PharmD

December 26, 2019

The FDA has a supplemental New Drug Application for capsaicin 8% patch for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.