DIABETES MELLITUS

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The physician who has much to do with diabetes is soon aware of the significance of the neurologic accompaniments of this disease. In von Noorden's1 experience, pain occurred in 31 per cent of all cases. In our cases, peripheral pain, which could not be attributed to arthritis, myositis or trauma, has been severe enough to be recorded in about 10 per cent of all cases. As a rule such pains are confined to the legs, especially to the calves. They are usually tolerable, but may become excruciating. They are usually dull, aching and constant, but may simulate the darting pains of tabes. They are as a rule more intense when the patient is quiet and in bed, but may be of the type of claudication, aggravated by exercise. The complaint of numbness of the feet or legs is as frequent as the complaint of pain in cases of diabetes. Such