Vascular Risk Factors and Diabetic Neuropathy
New England Journal of MedicinePublished 27 January 2005Open access
Solomon Tesfaye, Nish Chaturvedi, Simon E.M Eaton, John D. Ward, Christos Manes, C Ionescu-Tîrgovişte
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It is indicated that, apart from glycemic control, the incidence of neuropathy is associated with potentially modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, including a raised triglyceride level, body-mass index, smoking, and hypertension.
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This prospective study indicates that, apart from glycemic control, the incidence of neuropathy is associated with potentially modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, including a raised triglyceride level, body-mass index, smoking, and hypertension.
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