Diabetic neuropathy is closely associated with arterial stiffening and thickness in Type 2 diabetes

Hiroki Yokoyama, Yuuya Yokota, J Tada, Sakiko Kanno

Diabetic Medicine · 2007 · 64 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

The present cross-sectional study indicates that markers for vascular wall properties such as PWV, IMT and PP are significantly associated with diabetic neuropathy. PWV and PP are significant determinants of neuropathy independent of conventional cardiovascular risk factors. Multifactorial intervention to inhibit progression of the atherosclerotic process may slow progression of neuropathy.

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