Features of the development of neurological complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome: the possibility of correction and prevention

Author:
V.N. Shishkova

GBUZ "Center for the Pathology of Neurorebilitation Speech" DZ Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Place of publication:
therapeutic archive, 1, 2015

Summary:
the prevalence of diabetes (diabetes) of the 2nd type and metabolic disorders preceding it reached the scale of the epidemic. Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the development of micro- and macro-vascular complications in patients with diabetes. The accumulation of free radicals is responsible for the activation of pathological biochemical ways responsible for the development of systemic and vascular inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, hypercoagulation and ischemic conditions. Since damage to the vascular and nervous systems is not leveled even with adequate control of glycemia, comprehensive pathogenetic treatment strategies are needed. One of the mandatory components of the complex therapy of complications of diabetes is the use of antioxidant therapy using the drug Mexidol.