Autonomic neuropathic symptoms in patients with diabetes: practical tools for screening in daily routine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is a frequent complication in people with diabetes whose screening is often neglected. This study aimed to evaluate DAN through practical tools in people with diabetes in a referral center for diabetes treatment.

Methods

DAN symptoms and severity were assessed using the Survey of Autonomic Symptoms (SAS) via digital application (app) in patients attended from June 1, 2021, to November 12, 2021. SAS scoring for DAN was performed using established validated cutoffs. The adhesive with cobalt salt color indicator (Neuropad™) was used as a measure of sudomotor dysfunction. Demographical and clinical data were also collected.

Results

Data from 109 participants, 66.9% T2DM, 73.4% female, with a median age of 54.00 (± 20.00) year

SUBMITTER: de Azevedo Vieira ARS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10130803 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature