Abstract
In 73 elderly patients with type II sugar diabetes there were found changes of gustatory perception of sweet that were most pronounced on primary stage of the disease and that can be considered as manifestation of diabetic neuropathy of oral cavity organs and tissues.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology
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Diabetic Neuropathies / complications*
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Diabetic Neuropathies / physiopathology
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Disease Progression
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Severity of Illness Index
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Taste / physiology*
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Taste Buds / physiopathology*
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Taste Disorders / etiology*
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Taste Disorders / physiopathology