Diabetic amyotrophy

Diabetic amyotrophy, a complication of diabetes, is diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting and weakness. It affects the lower limbs and is typically asymmetric. Also see muscle atrophy.

Clinical presentation

 * proximal muscle wasting and tenderness of thigh muscles
 * loss of knee reflexes
 * seen in older men with diabetes
 * frequently CSF(cerebrospinal fluid)protein is elevated
 * usually occurs when diabetes is poorly controlled and resolves with good control ie the condition is reversible.