Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Diabetic neuropathy is a widespread chronic diabetes complication. This heterogeneous group of conditions affects different parts of nervous system and presents with diverse clinical manifestations. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), it may cause foot ulcer, gangrene or amputation. The risk of developing DPNincreases with age, diabetes duration and poor glycemia control. About 60% to 70% of all T2DM people will ...

Background: Studies show relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) and such diseases as type 2 diabetes (T2DM), hypertension (HT) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). There is relationship both in hyperuricemia (HU), and high–normal values of SUA. Significance of this association is unknown; there are controversial data concerning HU role in patients with T2DM/CVD. The aim of the study was to assess SUA in T2DM patients with ASCVD.<...