Diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the elderly

Neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Its prevalence can reach 7% to 50%. If it includes various subclinical neuropathies, it can reach 90%. It is an important cause of disability and death in patients with diabetes. Threats to the health of people with diabetes. Any part of the nervous system (peripheral nerve, spinal cord, and brain) can be involved, and it can appear singly or in combination. Among them, peripheral neuropathy is most common. Diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in the elderly. Peripheral neuropathy refers to persistent disorders of the axon and supporting tissues of the spinal cord and brainstem motor neurons, primary sensory neurons, and peripheral autonomic neurons. Various clinical manifestations can occur. Its neuropathology revealed Schwann cell edema, axonal degeneration, and segmental demyelination.

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