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ArticleJournal of diabetes investigation2024

Sympathetic skin response for early detection of type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy and nephropathy.

Hongying Liu, Sheng Tan, Zhenyu Ma, Qingchun Gao, Weihong Yang

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Hongying LiuDepartment of Neurology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Sheng TanDepartment of Neurology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8330-1092
Zhenyu MaDepartment of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Qingchun GaoDepartment of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Weihong YangDepartment of Neurology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · CNZhujiang Hospital · CN

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Guangzhou Science, Technology and Innovation Commission 201704020043National Natural Science Foundation of China 81701240Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2016A030310283
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Abstract

backgroundDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and diabetic nephropathy (DN) are common complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although nerve conduction studies (NCS) and sympathetic skin response (SSR) can detect DPN, the more sensitive method for early diagnosis remains unclear. Furthermore, whether DPN can be used as a predictor for diabetic nephropathy needs clarification.

methodsWe evaluated nerve conduction studies, sympathetic skin response, and the diabetic nephropathy indicator microalbuminuria (MAU) in 192 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 50 healthy controls.

resultsPatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus showed a lower sensory nerve conduction velocity (SCV), sensory active nerve potential (SNAP), motor nerve conduction velocity (MCV), and compound motor action potential (CMAP) than the controls on NCS. Abnormal rates for nerve conduction studies and sympathetic skin response were 75.0% and 83.3%, respectively, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Interestingly, 54.2% of patients with normal nerve conduction studies had an abnormal sympathetic skin response. Moreover, we found a positive correlation between sympathetic skin response and microalbuminuria for the first time. The abnormal rate of microalbuminuria was 53.8%, lower than that of abnormal nerve conduction studies or sympathetic skin response patients.

conclusionSympathetic skin response is a more sensitive method than nerve conduction studies for the early diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Abnormal sympathetic skin response might serve as an indicator for early diabetic nephropathy. Additionally, diabetic peripheral neuropathy may occur earlier than diabetic nephropathy in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NephropathiesDiabetic NeuropathiesEarly DiagnosisHumansNeural ConductionDiabetic nephropathyDiabetic peripheral neuropathyMicroalbuminuriaNerve conduction studiesSympathetic skin response

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