Venous function study in diabetics with neuropathy: a preliminary study

ABSTRACT

In a previous study, we found a significantly impaired vasodilatory reserve, a reflection of abnormal vasodilation in the feet of diabetics with neuropathy. No study has been done to establish whether our diabetics have abnormal venous function. The present study was designed to examine venodynamic variables in order to determine whether venous impairment was present in our diabetic patients. Venous circulation in the leg was examined in 27 diabetic patients with neuropathy (ND) and compared with 35 non-neuropathic diabetics (NND) and 19 non-diabetic controls (C). Patients and controls were free from signs and symptoms of peripheral occlusive arterial disease. Glycaemic control in the patients was assessed by the measurement of glycated haemoglobin.(AU)