Diabetes mellitus: what the neurologists need to know. Issue 6 (30th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Jeffrey Wayne; Williams, David M; Chudleigh, Richard
• Is Part Of: Practical neurology. Volume 22:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 532
• Page End: 539
• Publication Date: 2022-07-30
• Subjects: diabetes mellitus; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1136/pn-2022-003395
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7758

Abstract

Abstract : Diabetes mellitus is a common condition associated with numerous complications and comorbidities. The diabetes spectrum includes type 1, type 2 and other forms of diabetes, which may be associated with medical therapies and genetic factors. Type 2 diabetes is managed with lifestyle, oral therapies, non-insulin-based injectables and subsequently insulin. Type 1 diabetes requires insulin from the time of diagnosis. In recent years, there have been considerable developments in the therapies available to treat type 2 diabetes and some of these also afford cardiorenal protection. This review summarises the nature, complications and therapeutic advances in the field of diabetes and provides a concise review for neurologists. Managing diabetes optimally prevents complications and all medical specialties need a basic understanding of the principles involved in diabetes care.