Neuropathy in paediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus - clinical characterization and analysis of risk factors in the diabetes prospective follow-up registry DPV (Diabetes-Patienten-Verlaufsdokumentation)-registry.

DN can develop after just a short duration of T1D. Prevention may be achieved by a lowering of HbA-and postprandial glucose levels through improved glycaemic control. This warrants further investigation. The slight female predominance suggests further hormonal and genetic etiological factors.