Case Report

Diabetic Neuropathic Cachexia: A Rare Manifestation of Diabetic Neuropathy

Abstract:Diabetic neuropathic cachexia is characterized by bilateral, painful neuropathy usually involving the anterior thighs, with dramatic weight loss. The cause is unknown. Most patients to date have been middle-aged type 2 diabetics on oral agents, and it has rarely been reported in patients with type 1 diabetes. Most patients recover…