Obstructive sleep apnea and diabetic neuropathy: a novel association in patients with type 2 diabetes

Abd A Tahrani, Asad Ali, Neil T Raymond, Safia Begum, Kiran Dubb, Shanaz Mughal, Biju Jose, Milan K Piya, Anthony H Barnett, Martin J Stevens

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Abstract

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is common and causes significant morbidity. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also common in patients with type 2 diabetes. Because OSA is associated with inflammation and oxidative stress, we hypothesized that OSA is associated with peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)434-41
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Volume186
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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