Diabetic autonomic neuropathy
The neurological damage in diabetes tends to affect the parasympathetic arm of the autonomic nervous system, in particular vagal disturbance is a feature, e.g. causing nocturnal diarrhoea.
Other features include:
- postural hypotension
- impotence
- abnormal sweating
- dependent oedema
Management:
- see linked item management of diabetic neuropathy
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