To Study the Role of 48 Hrs Continuous Intravenous Insulin Infusion in Patients of Diabetic Neuropathy
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetic neuropathy is a very common clinical presentation bringing a diabetic pt. to O.P.D. Many studies have shown that use of insulin helps in improvement of symptoms of such patients. Material & Method: In this study 25 patients of diabetic neuropathy were given I/V insulin infusion for 48 hrs. Results: In this study statistically significant improvement was seen in symptoms of paraesthesia (P< 0.05) Hypoaesthesia (p< 0.05) cramps pain (p<0.05) however symp. of vibration sense loss, position sense loss & diminished reflexes didn’t show significant improvement and similarly autonomic symptoms were also not improved. Discussion: This study suggests that insulin has neurotrophic effect on nerves.
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Dr Dhanveer Singh
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