Abstract
We compared quantitative sudomotor axon-reflex test responses in persons with normal and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Responses were significantly impaired in those with IGT, which may be indicative of early distal small fiber neuropathy.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Axons
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Female
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Glucose Intolerance / physiopathology*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Reflex
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Sweat Glands / innervation*
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Sweating*
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Sympathetic Fibers, Postganglionic / physiopathology*