Diabetes Archives - Neurology Advisor

Variability in Sleep Duration May Affect Blood Glucose Control in Diabetes

By

Laurell Haapanen

December 3, 2019

Sleep may be an important modifiable factor in disease management in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially variation in sleep duration.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes

By

Amit Akirov, MD

September 10, 2019

Evidence to date suggests that the risk for all-cause dementia is 40% to 60% higher in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Stroke

Association for Diabetes, Stroke Risk Varies by Age, Race, Sex

August 26, 2019

The magnitude of the association of diabetes with stroke risk varies by age, race, and sex.

There are 4 main types of diabetic neuropathy: peripheral, autonomic, radiculoplexus, and mononeuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common, and is associated with tingling and burning sensations in the extremities. Autonomic neuropathy can disrupt the function of other organs, leading to bladder problems, constipation, sexual dysfunction, and the loss of the ability to regulate body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. Mononeuropathy is often the cause behind facial paralysis and problems with eyesight, though these symptoms tend to not be long-term.

Neuropathic Pain

Perineural Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

By

Amit Akirov, MD

August 14, 2019

Perineural injection of platelet-rich plasma may improve pain and numbness associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and enhance peripheral nerve function.

Stroke

Hyperglycemia May Worsen Outcomes of Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

By

Amit Akirov, MD

August 5, 2019

Hyperglycemia on admission is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with and without diabetes following intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke.