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Observational studyJournal of diabetes investigation2025

Impact of HbA1c variability and time-in-range fluctuations on large and small nerve fiber dysfunction in well-controlled type 2 diabetes: A prospective cohort observational study.

Yun-Ru Lai, Wen-Chan Chiu, Ben-Chung Cheng, I-Hsun Yu, Ting-Yin Lin, Hui-Ching Chiang, Chun-En Aurea Kuo, Cheng-Hsien Lu

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8 authors.

Yun-Ru LaiDepartment of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Wen-Chan ChiuDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Ben-Chung ChengDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
I-Hsun YuDepartment of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Ting-Yin LinDepartment of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Hui-Ching ChiangDepartment of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chun-En Aurea KuoDepartment of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Cheng-Hsien LuDepartment of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5716-3930

Funding

National Science and Technology NSTC 113-2314-B-182A-046-
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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introductionGlycemic variability (GV) is a critical factor in the development of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN). This study aimed to evaluate the association of long-term GV, measured by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) average real variability (ARV), and short-term GV, assessed by time-in-range (TIR) ARV, with large and small nerve fiber dysfunction in individuals with well-controlled Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MATERIALS AND

methodsA prospective study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Taiwan included 82 T2D participants. Long-term GV was assessed using HbA1c ARV from visit-to-visit measurements at three-month intervals over 1 year. Short-term GV was evaluated as TIR ARV from seven-day fingerstick data collected quarterly. Large and small nerve functions were assessed using the Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (TCNS), nerve conduction studies, quantitative thermal testing, and Sudoscan.

resultsLinear regression analysis adjusted for age, diabetes duration, and renal function revealed strong correlations between HbA1c ARV, TIR ARV, and diabetes duration. At baseline, high HbA1c ARV and TIR ARV groups exhibited higher TCNS and composite nerve conduction amplitude scores but lower cold detection thresholds compared to the low median groups. At one-year follow-up, TCNS significantly increased in the high HbA1c ARV (P = 0.001) and TIR ARV (P = 0.003) groups compared to the low median groups.

conclusionsBoth long-term and short-term GV significantly contribute to small and large nerve fiber dysfunction in T2D, yielding similar neurological outcomes despite stable mean glucose levels. Combining GV minimization strategies with standard glycemic control may be essential in reducing DSPN risk.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NeuropathiesGlycated HemoglobinNerve FibersAgedBlood GlucoseFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeural ConductionPrognosisProspective StudiesTaiwanBlood GlucoseGlycated Hemoglobinhemoglobin A1c protein, humanDiabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathyHbA1c variabilityTime‐in‐range

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