Treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2010 - Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain affects the functionality, mood, and sleep patterns of approximately 10 to 20 percent of patients with diabetes mellitus. Treatment goals include restoring function and improving pain control. Patients can realistically expect a 30 to 50 percent ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0715/p151.html
Diabetic Foot Infection - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2008 - Foot infections are common in patients with diabetes and are associated with high morbidity and risk of lower extremity amputation. Diabetic foot infections are classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0701/p71.html
Gastrointestinal Complications of Diabetes - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2008 - Gastrointestinal complications of diabetes include gastroparesis, intestinal enteropathy (which can cause diarrhea, constipation, and fecal incontinence), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Patients with gastroparesis may present with early satiety, nausea, vomiting, bloating, ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0615/p1697.html
Evaluation and Prevention of Diabetic Neuropathy - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2005 - Diabetic neuropathy is a debilitating disorder that occurs in nearly 50 percent of patients with diabetes. It is a late finding in type 1 diabetes but can be an early finding in type 2 diabetes. The primary types of diabetic neuropathy are sensorimotor and autonomic. Patients may ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0601/p2123.html
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State - American Family Physician
May 1, 2005 - Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is a life-threatening emergency manifested by marked elevation of blood glucose, hyperosmolarity, and little or no ketosis. With the dramatic increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and the aging population, this condition may be encountered more ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0501/p1723.html
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention, Diagnosis and Classification - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 1998 - Diabetic ulcers are the most common foot injuries leading to lower extremity amputation. Family physicians have a pivotal role in the prevention or early diagnosis of diabetic foot complications. Management of the diabetic foot requires a thorough knowledge of the major risk factors for...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0315/p1325.html
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