Awareness of neuropathy as a chronic complication of diabetes is constantly increasing. Diabetes centers adopt methods to diagnose neuropathy without neurological training. This trend calls for instructions on how to use and interpret diagnostic methods. This book includes recent research and covers clinical, technical, and public health aspects of neuropathy, bringing together the top experts in the field.

A state-of-the-art analysis of a rapidly evolving field! Until recently, diabetic neuropathy has been a poorly understood and neglected complication of diabetes. The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the understanding of this complex disorder. Here is the first book to present a systematic review that covers such topics as the structure and function of the nervous system, epidemiology and pathophysiology of diabetic neuropathy, and the clinical features and treatment options. It discusses the available diagnostic tools and strategies, and offers guidelines for the outpatient management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The book also covers the clinical, technical, and public health issues associated with neuropathy. Don't miss these key benefits: - Brings together a team of world-renowned experts in the field to tackle the problem of diabetic neuropathy - Special emphasis on the clinical presentations of the disease, making it easier to recognize and treat - A unique chapter on the socioeconomic aspects of diabetic neuropathy, including discussions on disability, premature death, and quality of life issues - Extensive lists of references in every chapter, helpful for further research Knowledge of diabetic neuropathy has improved dramatically in recent years - it's crucial to be familiar with the most recent clinical research on the disease. Essential reading for all internists, neurologists, endocrinologists, and related specialists who treat patients with diabetes! F. Arnold Gries, M.D., is Professor emeritus at the German Diabetes Research Institute of the Heinrich Heine University Duesseldorf, Germany; Norman E. Cameron, Ph.D., is Professor at the Diabetes Complications Lab, Institute of Medical Sciences, Aberdeen, Scotland; Phillip A. Low, M.D., FRACP, FRCP, is Professor at the Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA; and Dan Ziegler, M.D., is Professor, also at the German Diabetes Research Institute, Duesseldorf, Germany.