Recent Topics on Various Clinical Problems Related with Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes has been a crucial disease worldwide, and authors have continued diabetic practice and research. Recent topics on neuropathy are described. For diabetic patients, common symptoms of dysesthesia and loss of protective sensation (LOPS) should be checked annually. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) has been treated by pregabalin, duloxetine, gabapentin and tapentadol. Autonomic Neuropathy (AN) includes Orthostatic Hypotension (OH), Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN), gastroparesis and genitourinary disturbances. Diabetic foot may be related with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI), diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) and amputation. For those, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may be effective with continuing discussion.

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