Р-LIPOIC ACID PREPARATIONS IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETIC NEUROPATHY

Abstract

The pathogenesis, diagnosis, and clinical signs of somatic and autonomic diabetic neuropathy (DN) are discussed. Based on the present views of the pathogenetic mechanisms of peripheral DN, the author provides evidence for the expedient use of r-lipoic acid preparations (Espa-lipon) in the therapy of this complication of diabetes mellitus. Treatment regimens are given depending on the stage of DN.

Keywords

• peripheral diabetic neuropathy
• diagnosis
• pathogenesis
• clinical manifestations
• р-lipoic acid