Diabetic control and the late complications of diabetes

Gerich, J.E.; Gerich, J.E

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Diabetic control and the late complications of diabetes

Gerich, J.E.

American Family Physician 16(2): 85-91

1977

ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X

PMID: 888756

Document Number: 110252

Considerable evidence points to a metabolic cause for the long-term complications of diabetes--neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy and atherosclerosis. Recent studies suggest potential benefits from controlling hyperglycemia as well as possible. However, the individual physician must analyze the evidence for himself and then decide on which principles to base the treatment of his patients.