Clinical Management of Diabetic Neuropathy

1. Front Matter

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2. The Epidemiology of Diabetic Neuropathy

   • Edward J. Boyko

   Pages 1-12

3. Pathogenesis of Diabetic Neuropathy

   • Martin J. Stevens, Eva L. Feldman, Thommey Thomas, Douglas A. Greene

   Pages 13-48

4. Clinical Features of Diabetic Polyneuropathy

   • Solomon Tesfaye, John D. Ward

   Pages 49-60

5. Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy

   • Aristidis Veves

   Pages 61-75

6. Histologic Changes

   • Anders A. F. Sima

   Pages 77-87

7. Clinical Management of Diabetic Neuropathy

   • Eva L. Feldman, Martin J. Stevens, Douglas A. Greene

   Pages 89-105

8. Implications of the DCCT in the Management of Diabetic Neuropathy

   • David A. Gelber, Michael Pfeifer

   Pages 107-119

9. Aldose Reductase Inhibitors and Other Potential Therapeutic Agents for the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

   • Aristidis Veves

   Pages 121-132

10. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

    • Solomon Tesfaye

    Pages 133-146

11. Pharmacological Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

    • Dan Ziegler

    Pages 147-169

12. Focal Diabetic Neuropathy

    • Gérard Said

    Pages 171-180

13. Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy

    • Roy Freeman

    Pages 181-208

14. Autonomic Neuropathy and Heart Disease

    • Efthymios N. Deliargyris, Richard W. Nesto

    Pages 209-226

15. Diabetic Impotence

    • Lynne Webster

    Pages 227-242

16. Gastrointestinal Disorders

    • Juan-R. Malagelada

    Pages 243-256

17. Exercise and Diabetic Neuropathy

    • Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Roger A. Fielding

    Pages 257-271

18. Epidemiology of the Diabetic Foot

    • Robert G. Frykberg, Geoffrey M. Habershaw, James S. Chrzan

    Pages 273-290

19. The Pathogenesis of Foot Problems

    • Jonathan E. Shaw, Andrew J. M. Boulton

    Pages 291-301

20. Management of the Diabetic Foot

    • John M. Giurini, Barry I. Rosenblum, Thomas E. Lyons

    Pages 303-318

Leading medical specialists critically review for the general practitioner the latest techniques for the clinical management of diabetic neuropathy. These authoritative contributors focus on the practical aspects of diabetic neuropathy and describe in detail the treatments that are currently available or expected to become available in the near future. They also include concise discussions of the causes of diabetic neuropathy and highlight the relatively unknown features of neuropathy that can significantly impact a patient's life. Comprehensive, up-to-date bibliographies at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for the interested physician to gain a more detailed picture of a particular topic. This book offers family physicians, internists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, cardiologists, neurologists, and gastroenterologists an authoritative practical guide and a vital day-to-day reference source for the management of their neuropathic diabetic patients.

• diabetes
• diabetic neuropathy
• epidemiology
• etiology
• histology
• impotence
• treatment

"This book encompasses all areas of neuropathy including sensory neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, impotence, and gastrointestinal disorders. . .The breadth of topics is impressive and includes histology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment. . .All of the chapters contain useful tables. . .There are useful diagrams or figures in almost every chapter devoted to various topics such as pathophysiology, diagnostic protocols, or treatment options. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in diabetes. Without exception, each chapter is concise, well written, and packed with information, but at the same time very readable."-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

• Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

  Aristidis Veves

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