Increased Mpv and Pdw in Early Detection of Diabetic Neuropathy, Even if it is the Cause or Result of Microvascular Complication

Authors: Sonmezler A*

DOI: 10.23880/accmj-16000168

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Diabetic neuropathy is a microvascular complication that is one of the causes of mortality and morbidity. An increasing number of studies point to the association of mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) with microvascular complications in diabetic neuropathy patients. MPV, PDW can therefore be used as simple and cost-effective predictive parameters of platelet activation to monitor and predict the risk of vascular complications. Early diagnosis of neuropathy will ensure significant success in preventing complications.

Keywords: Diabetic neuropathy; Mean platelet volume; Platelet distribution width

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