Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1984 · 41 citations · 5 references
MedicineVeterinary Internal MedicineDiabetologyNeuromuscular DisordersNeuropathologyDiabetes MellitusDiabetic NeuropathyMetabolic DisordersNerve Conduction StudiesPeripheral Neuropathy EvaluationAxonal Conduction VelocityBlood Glucose RegulationCanine Diabetes MellitusFeline Diabetes MellitusNerve Conduction VelocityPatellar ReflexVeterinary Neuropathology
Distal polyneuropathy was associated with diabetes mellitus in 7 cats. Clinical signs relative to the neuropathy included a plantigrade stance, depressed patellar reflexes, hindlimb weakness, and poor postural reactions. Electromyography demonstrated reduced conduction velocity in the sciatic and ulnar nerves in 3 cats. A total of 5 cats had abatement of clinical signs following insulin therapy and blood glucose regulation or after resolution of the diabetes mellitus.
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