VIII. Diabetic Neuropathy: Concept and New Proposal of Diagnostic Criteria

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• To establish clear and objective diagnostic criteria for diabetic neuropathy.
• Introduces a new diagnostic proposal that incorporates electrophysiological methods.
• Combines traditional symptom-based diagnostics with quantitative assessments.
• Emphasizes the use of simplified quantitative tests for broader application.
• Clarifies the definition of diabetic neuropathy through the new criteria proposal.
• Highlights the need for caution in the operational use of these simplified tests.
• Acknowledges the lack of universally accepted diagnostic standards prior to this proposal.