Close Association Between Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Sarcopenia
There is a close association between sarcopenia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetes
REM-Related OSA Associated With Increased Gestational Diabetes Risk
Rapid eye movement-related obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disordered breathing events are associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes.
High Variability in GGT Level May Predict Risk for Dementia in Patients With Diabetes
Higher gamma-glutamyltransferase variability was found to be significantly associated with increased risk for dementia among patients with diabetes.
FDA to Review Capsaicin Patch for Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The FDA has a supplemental New Drug Application for capsaicin 8% patch for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Systolic Blood Pressure, LDL Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Higher systolic blood pressure and decreased low-density lipoprotein are associated with increased risk for peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Variability in Sleep Duration May Affect Blood Glucose Control in Diabetes
Sleep may be an important modifiable factor in disease management in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially variation in sleep duration.
Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes
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.
Association for Diabetes, Stroke Risk Varies by Age, Race, Sex
The magnitude of the association of diabetes with stroke risk varies by age, race, and sex.
Perineural Injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Peripheral Neuropathy Pain
Perineural injection of platelet-rich plasma may improve pain and numbness associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and enhance peripheral nerve function.
Hyperglycemia May Worsen Outcomes of Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Hyperglycemia on admission is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with and without diabetes following intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke.
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