Barefoot Plantar Pressure Indicates Progressive Neurological Damage in Patients with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection

Background

The human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus associated with neurological alterations; individuals with HTLV-1 infection may develop HTLV-1 associated myelopathy / tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). Frequent neurological complaints include foot numbness and leg weakness. In this study, we compared the distribution of the body weight on different areas of the foot in HTLV-1 patients with HAM/TSP, asymptomatic HTLV-1 patients, and healthy individuals.

Methodology

We studied 36 HTLV-1 infected patients, who were divided in two groups of 18 patients each based on whether or not they had been diagnosed with HAM/TSP, and 17 control subjects. The evaluation included an interview on the patient’s clinical history and examinations of the patient’s reflexes, foot skin tactile sensitivity, and risk of falling. The pressure distribution on different areas of the foot was measured with baropodometry, using a pressure platform, while the patients had their eyes open or closed.

Main Findings

The prevalence of neurological disturbances—altered reflexes and skin tactile sensitivity and increased risk of falling—was higher in HTLV-1 HAM/TSP patients than in HTLV-1 asymptomatic patients. The medium and maximum pressure values were higher in the forefoot than in the midfoot and hindfoot in both HTLV-1 groups. In addition, the pressure on the hindfoot was lower in HAM/TSP patients compared to control subjects.

Conclusions

The neurological disturbances associated with HTLV-1 infection gradually worsened from HTLV-1 asymptomatic patients to HAM/TSP patients. Baropodometry is a valuable tool to establish the extent of neurological damage in patients suffering from HTLV-1 infection.     

The Relationships between Foot Arch Volumes and Dynamic Plantar Pressure during Midstance of Walking in Preschool Children

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between the foot arch volume measured from static positions and the plantar pressure distribution during walking.

Methods

A total of 27 children, two to six years of age, were included in this study. Measurements of static foot posture were obtained, including navicular height and foot arch volume in sitting and standing positions. Plantar pressure, force and contact areas under ten different regions of the foot were obtained during walking.

Results

The foot arch index was correlated (r = 0.32) with the pressure difference under the midfoot during the foot flat phase. The navicular heights and foot arch volumes in sitting and standing positions were correlated with the mean forces and pressures under the first (r = −0.296∼−0.355) and second metatarsals (r = −0.335∼−0.504) and midfoot (r = −0.331∼−0.496) during the stance phase of walking. The contact areas under the foot were correlated with the foot arch parameters, except for the area under the midfoot.

Conclusions

The foot arch index measured in a static position could be a functional index to predict the dynamic foot functions when walking. The foot arch is a factor which will influence the pressure distribution under the foot. Children with a lower foot arch demonstrated higher mean pressure and force under the medial forefoot and midfoot, and lower contact areas under the foot, except for the midfoot region. Therefore, children with flatfoot may shift their body weight to a more medial foot position when walking, and could be at a higher risk of soft tissue injury in this area.     

鼠神经生长因子对2型糖尿病周围神经病变的影响

目的:探讨鼠神经生长因子治疗2型糖尿病周围神经病变(DPN)临床疗效及安全性。方法:选择89例DPN患者分为观察组45例和对照组44例,两组都给予糖尿病的基础治疗,观察组在基础治疗基础上,加用注射用鼠神经生长因子,对照组加用甲钴胺注射液和丹红注射用,治疗前后测定正中神经和腓总神经的感觉传导速度(SNCV)、运动传导速度(MNCV),行多伦多临床评分系统(TCSS)评分。结果:治疗前,两组患者TCSS评分、正中神经、腓总神经的MNCV及SNCV相似,差异无统计学意义(P0.05);疗程结束时,两组TCSS评分较治疗前均下降,正中神经、腓总神经的MNCV及SNCV较治疗前均增加,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),但是观察组改善幅度较对照组更显著(P0.05)。观察组显效20例、有效23例和无效2例;对照组显效15例、有效21例和无效8例,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。两组患者治疗期间未见严重不良反应发生。结论:加用鼠神经生长因子可以有效缓解2型糖尿病DPN的临床症状,提高神经传导速度,安全性高。     

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Ambulatory Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in a General Hospital in a Middle Income Country: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aim

We aimed to estimate the morbidity rate and associated factors for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in a low-middle income country setting.

Methods

Cross-sectional study, data was gathered at Peru''s Ministry of Health national specialized hospital for endocrinological conditions through standardized interviews, anthropometric measurements and blood tests for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). DPN was evaluated using two techniques: the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test and the diabetic neuropathy symptom score. Overall prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated. Potential factors related to DPN explored included body mass index, years with disease (<10 vs. ≥10 years), glycaemic control (HbA1c <7% vs. ≥7%), microalbuminuria, retinopathy, and current pharmacological treatment. Multivariable analysis was performed using Poisson analysis to calculate prevalence ratios.

Results

DPN was observed in 73/129 (56.6%) patients. In multivariable analysis adjusted by age and sex, the prevalence ratio of neuropathy was 1.4 times higher (95% CI 1.07–1.88) in patients who took insulin plus metformin compared to patients who used one treatment alone, and 1.4 higher (95% CI 1.02–1.93) in patients with ≥10 years of disease compared to those with a shorter duration of disease. Also we found some characteristics in foot evaluation associated to neuropathy such as deformities (p<0.001), onychomycosis (p = 0.012), abnormal Achilles reflex (p<0.001), pain perception (p<0.001) and vibration perception (p<0.001).

Conclusion

DPN is highly frequent among patients with diabetes in a national specialized facility from Peru. Associated factors to DPN included being a diabetic patient for over ten years, and receiving insulin plus metformin     

肌电图多参数检测对2型糖尿病患者无症状性周围神经病变的诊断价值分析

摘要 目的：探讨肌电图对无症状糖尿病周围神经病变（DPN）的诊断价值。方法：选取2020年1月~2022年12月就诊于本院的2型糖尿病（T2DM）患者142例,根据是否伴随DPN将患者分为DPN组（n=68）与单纯T2DM组（n=74）。患者均进行神经肌电图检测,包括神经传导（NCS）、F波、H反射的检测;比较两组各项肌电图参数和NCS、F波、H反射异常率,并应用受试者工作特征（ROC）曲线评价NCS异常、F波异常、H反射异常及其联合对DPN的诊断效能。结果：相比单纯T2DM组,DPN组正中神经、尺神经等神经的远端运动潜伏期（DML）显著延长（P＜0.05）,复合肌肉动作电位显著降低（P＜0.05）;同时DPN组感觉传导参数感觉传导速度（SNCV）、感觉神经动作电位（SNAP）低于单纯T2DM组（P＜0.05）。相比单纯T2DM组,DPN组尺神经和胫后神经的平均潜伏期（Fmean）和F波离散度（Fchd）均显著延长（P＜0.05）。DPN组胫后神经的最短潜伏期（Hmin）相比单纯T2DM组显著延长（P＜0.05）。DPN组NCS异常率、F波异常率以及H反射异常率均显著高于单纯T2DM组（P＜0.05）。 ROC曲线分析显示,NCS、F波、H反射诊断DPN的曲线下面积分别为0.659、0.614、0.671,三者联合的AUC为0.753,相比各单一指标均显著提高（P＜0.05）。结论：肌电图对于无症状DPN有着重要诊断作用,NCS、F波、H反射三项联合检测有助于提高DPN的早期诊断效能。     

糖尿病周围神经病变患者生活质量调查研究

目的:探讨糖尿病周围神经病变患者生活质量现状和影响因素.方法:采用自编问卷、抑郁自评量表(SDS)、焦虑自评量表(SAS)、社会支持评定量表(SSRS)、匹兹堡睡眠质量指数问卷(PSQI)和汉化版简明健康调查表(SF-36)量表对2010年10月～2012年10月在我院内分泌科住院治疗的50例糖尿病周围神经病变患者和同期50例在我院健康体检者进行测评,采用SPSS16.0软件进行分析找出糖尿病周围神经病变患者生活质量现状和影响因素.结果:糖尿病周围神经病变患者的生活质量明显低于健康体检者,有显著性差异(P＜0.05).多元线性逐步回归分析发现:文化程度高、患者对疾病了解多、社会支持评定量表总分高与糖尿病周围神经病变患者生活质量正相关,而慢性并发症种类多、有睡眠问题、焦虑抑郁标准分高与糖尿病周围神经病变患者生活质量负相关.结论:糖尿病周围神经病变患者生活质量较低,其生活质量受多方面因素的影响,我们应该采取针对性的干预措施来改善患者的生活质量.     

Total Body Adiposity,Triglycerides, and Leg Fat are Independent Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Chinese Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Objective: To evaluate the risk factors associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: Between January 2014 and December 2017, 107 participants who had obesity with T2DM and 349 participants who had normal weight with T2DM, matched for age, sex, and duration of diabetes, were recruited. The clinical and biochemical parameters were measured in each patient. DPN was diagnosed based on neuropathy symptom score and neuropathy deficit score. Motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities were measured by electromyography. Body fat mass was estimated by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, while hepatic steatosis was evaluated by ultrasonography.Results: The group with obesity had a significant higher prevalence of DPN (66.62%) than that (46.99%) of the group with normal weight. Compared to the patients with normal weight, the sural sensory nerve in the right lower limbs of the patients with obesity was more susceptible to damage. Hypertriglyceridemia in the patients with obesity was a significant independent risk factor for DPN (odds ratio &lsqb;OR], 3.90 &lsqb;95% confidence interval (CI), 1.01 to 15.02]; P = .04), while the duration of diabetes (OR, 1.33 &lsqb;95% CI, 1.07 to 1.65]; P<.01) and leg subcutaneous fat mass (OR, 0.72 &lsqb;95% CI, 0.57 to 0.90]; P<.01) in the patients with normal weight were independent risk factors for DPN. The presence of obesity alone in patients with T2DM could predict high DPN risk (OR, 3.09 &lsqb;95% CI, 1.11 to 8.65]; P = .04).Conclusion: Reducing total body adiposity and triglyceride levels, as well as avoiding leg subcutaneous fat atrophy, could be new prevention strategies for DPN in Chinese patients with T2DM.Abbreviations: ALB = albumin; ALT = alanine transaminase; AST = aspartate transaminase; AUC = area under the curve; AUCc-p/AUCglu = AUC of C-peptide/AUC of glucose; BMI = body mass index; BP = blood pressure; CI = confidence interval; Cr = creatinine; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; DPN = diabetic peripheral neuropathy; FC-P = fasting C-peptide; FPG = fasting plasma glucose; FFA = free fatty acid; γ-GGT = γ-glutamyl transferase; HbA1c = glycated hemoglobin A1c; HDL-C = high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol; ISI = insulin sensitivity index; ISSI-2 = insulin secretion-sensitivity index-2; LDL-C = low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol; MNCS = motor nerve conduction velocity; OGTT = oral glucose tolerance test; PG = plasma glucose; SAT = subcutaneous adipose tissue; SBP = systolic blood pressure; SNCS = sensory nerve conduction velocity; T2DM = type 2 diabetes mellitus; TC = total cholesterol; TG = triglyceride; UA = uric acid; VAT = visceral adipose tissue; WC = waist circumference     

Comparison of Clinical Tests for Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy in a Type 1 Diabetes Cohort

ObjectiveTo examine the performance and agreement of 5 modalities for testing sensory neuropathy against a neurothesiometer among Hispanic patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in an outpatient setting.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary reference center in Mexico City. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios were calculated using a VibraTip device, 128 Hz tuning fork, and the Semmes-Weinstein 5.07/10 g monofilament test, Ipswich touch test (IpTT), and pinprick test (PPT). The VPT obtained using a neurothesiometer was used as the standard. Agreement between tests was calculated using kappa coefficients.ResultsOur study included 78 patients (156 examinations), of whom 56.4% were females. The mean age was 38.2 ± 13.0 years, and the mean body mass index was 24.6 ± 4.8 kg/m². The best sensitivity was found for IpTT and VibraTip (89.7% and 79.3%, respectively), while the PPT and IpTT had the highest positive predictive values (94.4% and 92.9%, respectively). The highest kappa coefficients were obtained for the IpTT vs neurothesiometer (kappa coefficient [κ] = 0.893, P < .001), followed by VibraTip vs neurothesiometer (κ = 0.782, P < .001). The VibraTip vs IpTT also had a substantial agreement (κ= 0.713, P < .001).ConclusionOur findings demonstrated that the IpTT had the best diagnostic performance and agreement compared with the standard in this cohort of Hispanic patients with T1D. The IpTT is a useful, simple test for diabetic neuropathy screening. These findings support its inclusion in future guidelines for diabetic foot examination.     

上海市杨浦区社区2型糖尿病患者周围神经病变患病率调查及其影响因素分析

摘要 目的：调查上海市杨浦区社区2型糖尿病（T2DM）患者周围神经病变（DPN）患病率,并分析其影响因素。方法：于2019年3月~2020年3月在上海市杨浦区所辖社区中随机选取5个社区,采用分层随机抽样法从每个社区选取100例T2DM患者进行调查,统计T2DM患者DPN患病率,采用多因素Logistic回归分析DPN发生的影响因素。结果：本次研究共发放500份调查问卷,回收498份,回收率为99.60%（498/500）,其中DPN患者222例,DPN发生率为44.58%（222/498）,纳为DPN组,276例未发生DPN纳为非DPN组。单因素分析结果显示：DPN组与非DPN组在腰围、合并糖尿病视网膜病变（DR）、合并下肢血管病变（PVD）、吸烟史、高血压、脑梗死病史、文化程度、婚姻状况、收缩压（SBP）、空腹血糖（FPG）、葡萄糖达标时间百分比（TIR）、载脂蛋白B、尿酸方面比较有差异（P<0.05）。进一步多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示：合并DR、合并PVD、有吸烟史、有脑梗死病史、婚姻状况为未婚/离异/丧偶、FPG水平较高是T2DM患者发生DPN的危险因素（P<0.05）。结论：T2DM患者中DPN的患病率较高,合并DR、PVD、吸烟史、脑梗死病史以及婚姻状况是DPN发生的影响因素,应重视DPN筛查并进行干预,针对上述影响因素对T2DM患者开展健康宣教,减少DPN的发生。     

Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy,Estimated Cardiovascular Risk,and Circadian Blood Pressure Pattern in Diabetes Mellitus

This study was designed to investigate potential factors involved in the disruption of the circadian blood pressure (BP) pattern in diabetes mellitus, as well as the relation between BP, cardiac autonomic neuropathy, and estimated cardiovascular risk. We studied 101 diabetic patients (58% with type 2 diabetes; 59% men), age 21–65 yrs, evaluated by 48 h BP monitoring. We performed three autonomic tests in a single session: deep breathing, Valsalva maneuver, and standing up from a seated position. Patients were classified according to the number of abnormal tests and their 10 yr risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. The prevalence of non-dipping 24 h patterning ranged from 47.6% in type 1 to 42.4% in type 2 diabetes. The awake/asleep ratio of systolic BP (SBP) was comparable between patients with or without abnormal autonomic tests. Pulse pressure (PP) was significantly higher in patients with ≥1 abnormal autonomic test (p?<?0.001). Ambulatory SBP was significantly elevated in the group with higher risk of coronary heart disease (p?<?0.001). Patients with higher stroke-risk had higher SBP but lower diastolic BP, and thus an elevated ambulatory PP by 9 mmHg, compared to those with lower risk (p?<?0.001). Cardiac autonomic neuropathy is not the main causal-factor for the non-dipper BP pattern in diabetes mellitus. The most significant finding from this study is the high ambulatory PP found in patients with either cardiac autonomic dysfunction or high risk for coronary heart disease or stroke. After correcting for age, this elevated PP level emerged as the main cardiovascular risk factor in diabetes mellitus.     

Electrophysiological Follow-Up of Patients with Chronic Peripheral Neuropathy Induced by Occupational Intoxication with n-Hexane

The aim of this study is to characterize and dynamically monitor the progress of peripheral neuropathy induced by n-hexane by electromyography and nerve conduction velocity (NCV-EMG). Twenty-five patients with n-hexane poisoning from an electronic company were investigated in the year 2009. The occupational history of these workers was collected, and toxic substance exposure was identified. Neurologic inspection and regular NCV-EMG inspection were performed for all patients upon hospital admission and after 3, 6, and 12 months of treatment. NCV-EMG results shown that patients with n-hexane poisoning have simultaneous damage on motor and sensory nerves, of which sensory nerve damage was more severe. Motor nerves of the lower limbs were severe damaged than those of the upper limbs; whereas injury of sensory nerve in the upper limbs was more severe than that of the lower limbs. After treatment, clinical signs and symptoms of the patients were significantly improved. NCV-EMG result showed a delayed worsening at 3 months then gradually recovered after 12 months. Recovery of the motor nerve was better compared with sensory nerve, with upper limbs faster than that of the lower limbs.     

Predictors of Osteodystrophy in Patients with Chronic Nonalcoholic Pancreatitis with or without Diabetes

ObjectiveTo study bone mineral content (BMC), bone mineral density (BMD), vitamin D status, and bone mineral variables in patients with chronic nonalcoholic pancreatitis and to determine the relationship between pancreatic dysfunction and these variables.MethodsThirty-one eligible nonalcoholic men with proven chronic pancreatitis and 35 male control subjects were studied. Biochemical data, variables of malabsorption, and BMD of the lumbar spine were evaluated.ResultsIn patients with chronic pancreatitis, the mean body mass index (BMI) was 18.46 kg/m² and the median 25-hydroxyvitamin D value was 15.5 (range, 5.0 to 52.0) ng/mL. A T-score of less than -2.5 was found in a higher proportion of study patients (9 of 31, 29%) than of control subjects (3 of 35, 9%). BMI correlated significantly with BMC (r = 0.426; P = .017). There was an inverse correlation between stool fat and BMC (r = -0.47; P = .03) in patients with chronic pancreatitis and steatorrhea. There was no significant correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D or biochemical variables and BMD. Patients with steatorrhea had a significantly lower BMC than did those without steatorrhea, and this difference could not be accounted for by differences in BMI, presence of diabetes, or hypovitaminosis D.ConclusionPancreatic osteodystrophy is a novel entity consisting of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia in patients with chronic pancreatitis. The inverse correlation between stool fat and BMC in patients with chronic pancreatitis, the strong positive correlation between BMI and BMC, and the lack of difference in BMC between subjects with vitamin D sufficiency and those with vitamin D deficiency suggest that long-standing malabsorption with attendant chronic undernutrition is the major factor contributing to the changes in BMC. (Endocr Pract. 2011;17:897-905)     

Corneal Confocal Microscopy Detects Small Fibre Neuropathy in Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer and Nerve Regeneration in Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

There are multiple neurological complications of cancer and its treatment. This study assessed the utility of the novel non-invasive ophthalmic technique of corneal confocal microscopy in identifying neuropathy in patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer before and after platinum based chemotherapy. In this study, 21 subjects with upper gastrointestinal (oesophageal or gastric) cancer and 21 healthy control subjects underwent assessment of neuropathy using the neuropathy disability score, quantitative sensory testing for vibration perception threshold, warm and cold sensation thresholds, cold and heat induced pain thresholds, nerve conduction studies and corneal confocal microscopy. Patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer had higher heat induced pain (P = 0.04) and warm sensation (P = 0.03) thresholds with a significantly reduced sural sensory (P<0.01) and peroneal motor (P<0.01) nerve conduction velocity, corneal nerve fibre density (CNFD), nerve branch density (CNBD) and nerve fibre length (CNFL) (P<0.0001). Furthermore, CNFD correlated significantly with the time from presentation with symptoms to commencing chemotherapy (r = -0.54, P = 0.02), and CNFL (r = -0.8, P<0.0001) and CNBD (r = 0.63, P = 0.003) were related to the severity of lymph node involvement. After the 3^rd cycle of chemotherapy, there was no change in any measure of neuropathy, except for a significant increase in CNFL (P = 0.003). Corneal confocal microscopy detects a small fibre neuropathy in this cohort of patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer, which was related to disease severity. Furthermore, the increase in CNFL after the chemotherapy may indicate nerve regeneration.     

手足温针灸联合步行阶梯训练对老年糖尿病周围神经病变患者步态异常、血流动力学和感觉及运动神经传导的影响

摘要 目的：观察手足温针灸联合步行阶梯训练对老年糖尿病周围神经病变（DPN）患者步态异常、血流动力学和感觉及运动神经传导的影响。方法：按照随机数字表法将上海市第六人民医院2020年3月~2022年1月期间收治的119例老年DPN患者分为对照组（n=59,步行阶梯训练）和研究组（n=60,手足温针灸联合步行阶梯训练）。对比两组疗效、步态异常、血流动力学、临床症状改善情况和感觉及运动神经传导变化情况。结果：研究组91.67%的临床总有效率高于对照组72.88%（P<0.05）。研究组干预后的密歇根糖尿病神经病变评分（MDNS）和多伦多临床评分系统（TCSS）评分低于对照组（P<0.05）。研究组干预后的腓总神经及胫神经的感觉神经传导速度（SNCV）、运动神经传导速度（MNCV）高于对照组（P<0.05）。研究组干预后的全血黏度、血浆比黏度、纤维蛋白原低于对照组（P<0.05）。研究组足底压力中心轨迹（COP）曲线异常、全足平衡性曲线异常、全足压力变化曲线异常例数少于对照组（P<0.05）。结论：手足温针灸联合步行阶梯训练可促进老年DPN患者步态异常、血流动力学和感觉及运动神经传导恢复,疗效较好。     

双膝骨性关节炎患者行全膝关节置换术前后足底压力分析

目的:分析双膝骨性关节炎(Osteoarthritis,OA)患者全膝关节置换(Total Knee Arthroplasty,TKA)手术前后足底压力分布变化。方法:选取2014年1月-2015年12月于西京医院就诊的25名双侧膝关节OA患者为研究对象,分别于术前、术后6个月两个时间点采用Footscan测量系统采集患者足底10个区域的压力数据,选择达峰值压力(Maximal Force,Max-F)、达峰值时间(Maximal Time,Max-T)作为主要参数进行统计分析。结果:双膝OA患者TKA术后与术前相比发现Max-F:重侧患肢足底分区第1足趾、第2-5足趾、第4、5跖骨头区减小;后足区增大;轻侧患肢足底分区前足、中足、后足均减小。Max-T:重侧足底分区第2-5足趾区、第一跖骨头区、中足、后足区增大;轻侧足底分区第2-5足趾区、第5跖骨头区减小。以上结果均存在显著性差异(P0.05)。结论:通过足底压力步态系统分析双膝OA患者手术前后的足底压力数据,可以更加科学、客观、量化的评价TKA手术疗效。     

前列地尔联合中药治疗糖尿病周围神经病变疼痛临床观察

目的:评价前列地尔E1(PGE1)与营养补充剂甲钴胺(mecbl)联合我院自拟成药首乌保元颗粒治疗糖尿病周围神经病变疼痛(DPN)的临床疗效与安全性。方法:将309例DPN疼痛患者随机分为3组(A、B与C组),每组各103例患者。对所有患者给予静脉注射Me Cbl,给予A组患者静脉滴注PGE1治疗,B组患者在A组患者治疗基础上加服我院自拟中成药首乌保元颗粒(制首乌、黄精、女贞子、黄芪、淫羊藿、茯苓、枳壳、甘草、山茱萸)治疗,连续治疗3周。观察各组患者疗效及不良反应情况。结果:B组总有效率为89.3%,明显高于A组和C组(分别为79.6%和55.3%;P0.05)。在治疗期间,三组均没有发生严重的不良反应。结论:用前列地尔联合中药治疗糖尿病周围神经病变疼痛疗效好,安全性高。     

Corneal Confocal Microscopy Detects Neuropathy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes without Retinopathy or Microalbuminuria

Objective

Corneal innervation is increasingly used as a surrogate marker of human diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) however its temporal relationship with the other microvascular complications of diabetes is not fully established. In this cross-sectional, observational study we aimed to assess whether neuropathy occurred in patients with type 1 diabetes, without retinopathy or microalbuminuria.

Materials and Methods

All participants underwent detailed assessment of peripheral neuropathy [neuropathy disability score (NDS), vibration perception threshold (VPT), peroneal motor nerve conduction velocity (PMNCV), sural sensory nerve conduction velocity (SSNCV) and in vivo corneal confocal microscopy (IVCCM)], retinopathy (digital fundus photography) and albuminuria status [albumin: creatinine ratio (ACR)].

Results

53 patients with Type 1 diabetes with (n=37) and without retinopathy (n=16) were compared to control subjects (n=27). SSNCV, corneal nerve fibre (CNFD) and branch (CNBD) density and length (CNFL) were reduced significantly (p<0.001) in diabetic patients without retinopathy compared to control subjects. Furthermore, CNFD, CNBD and CNFL were also significantly (p<0.001) reduced in diabetic patients without microalbuminuria (n=39), compared to control subjects. Greater neuropathic severity was associated with established retinopathy and microalbuminuria.

Conclusions

IVCCM detects early small fibre damage in the absence of retinopathy or microalbuminuria in patients with Type 1 diabetes.     

Cluster and Factor Analysis of Elements in Serum and Urine of Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy and Healthy People

Biological Trace Element Research - Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus, presented as a major teratogenic cause worldwide. This study discussed...