[Diabetic autonomic neuropathy]

Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr. 2001 Sep;69(9):423-38. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-16907.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is the most frequent autonomic neuropathy in western countries. Diabetic autonomic neuropathy affects almost every organ. Among the most common symptoms are cardiovascular disturbances such as reduced heart rate variability and pathologic orthostatic reaction. The diagnosis of diabetic autonomic neuropathy is mainly based on the analysis of cardiovascular challenge maneuvers. The following article describes epidemiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, pathogenesis, therapeutic options and prognosis in diabetic autonomic neuropathy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / epidemiology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / therapy*
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / diagnosis
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / epidemiology
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / therapy*
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Humans