Thermoregulatory sudomotor dysfunction and diabetic neuropathy develop in parallel in at‐risk feet

200848 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Pi-Chang Sun · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Hong Lin · Taipei Veterans General Hospital

S. H. Jao · National Yang Ming University Hospital

Rai‐Chi Chan · Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Mu-Jung Kao · Taipei City Hospital

Chen‐Li Cheng · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Abstract

Early deterioration of small sympathetic fibres could not be quantified accurately by the clinical, somatic and autonomic tests. Assessing skin integrity and sudomotor function in at-risk individuals identifies early peripheral sympathetic neuropathy, even if the patients have no overt clinical symptoms.

Topics & Keywords

Bee Products Chemical Analysis Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Pain Mechanisms and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetic Medicine

Volume 25, Issue 4, pp. 413-418

DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2008.02395.x

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