Thermal Perception Abnormalities Can Predict Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Background: Previous studies have illustrated clinical associations between diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Quantitative sensory testing (QST) can accurately detect thermal perception abnormalities and aid in the early diagnosis of asymptomatic small-fiber DPN...

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Main Authors: Wei-Ching Fang, Kuei-Mei Chou, Chiao-Yin Sun, Chin-Chan Lee, I-Wen Wu, Yung-Chang Chen, Heng-Chih Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2020-10-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/510479