DIABETIC AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY

摘要

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is a common and serious complication of diabetes. In its course, it can affect any organ in the body and result in a variety of symptoms and signs. Unfortunately, it is often recognized too late and then it can have serious consequences for patient health and even life. With the help of simple cardiovascular autonomic tests, autonomic neuropathy can be diagnosed already in the asymptomatic phase. Strict blood glucose control is still the only causal therapy aimed at preventing, halting or slowing the progression of diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Symptomatic treatment consists of simple measures and lifestyle changes and, in severe cases, medication therapy may be needed