Open AccessDiabetic autonomic neuropathy resulting in sexual dysfunction
Author(s) -
Angela K. Wooton,
Lynne M. Melchior
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the nurse practitioner/the nurse practitioner
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.15
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1538-8662
pISSN - 0361-1817
DOI - 10.1097/01.npr.0000546447.94226.53
Subject(s) - sexual dysfunction , autonomic neuropathy , medicine , diabetic neuropathy , diabetes mellitus , neuroscience , endocrinology , psychology , biology , genetics , cell culture , neuroblastoma
Although diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN), a complication associated with diabetes, is increasing in prevalence, it is often overlooked. Knowledge regarding the development and progression of this complication is limited. NPs are in a key position to prevent complications of DAN, including sexual dysfunction, in this vulnerable population.