Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy (DAN) Is the Earliest and Most Common

question 25

Multiple Choice

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is the earliest and most common complication of diabetes. Symptoms associated with DAN include:

• A) Resting tachycardia, exercise intolerance, and orthostatic hypotension
• B) Gastroparesis, cold intolerance, and moist skin
• C) Hyperglycemia, erectile dysfunction, and deficiency of free fatty acids
• D) Pain, loss of sensation, and muscle weakness

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