Key result
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy affects ~71% of adult diabetic patients, mostly in early stages.
Why the study?
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy is a common complication causing multiple disorders, but its frequency and clinical pattern in Sudanese diabetic patients were not well characterized.
Design
Descriptive prospective cross-sectional study
Authors
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High prevalence of early diabetic autonomic neuropathy in Sudanese patients supports screening consideration; leaves open prospective validation of outcome benefit.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
Yes
Fatah et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes mellitus (n=100). Diabetes mellitus was evaluated on Presence of diabetic autonomic neuropathy. Diabetic autonomic neuropathy was diagnosed in 71% of adult Sudanese diabetic patients, with the majority presenting in the early stage of the disease.
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