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A literature review of research in Japan focusing on the change of mind of peer supporters themselves

西谷崇, 森麻友子, 林佐智代, 小河健一, 柳川敏彦, 山本明弘

和歌山大学クロスカル教育機構研究紀要 4 70 - 82 2023.03

Bilateral atrophy of the extensor digitorum brevis muscle might be a useful sign for diagnosing diabetic polyneuropathy in Japanese men who do not sit in the traditional "seiza" style.

Shohei Kishimoto, Hideyuki Sasaki, Seigo Kurisu, Kenichi Ogawa, Shohei Matsuno, Hiroto Furuta, Mikio Arita, Keigo Naka, Kishio Nanjo, Takashi Akamizu

Journal of diabetes investigation 12 ( 3 ) 398 - 408 2021.03

AIMS/INTRODUCTION: As the extensor digitorum brevis muscle is a small muscle in the most distal part of the legs, its atrophy (EDBA) might reflect symmetric polyneuropathy (SPN). We aimed to clarify the EDBA-related factors and the usefulness of bilateral EDBA detection for diagnosing SPN, especially diabetic SPN (DSPN). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 1,893 participants from the Japanese general population (investigation I) and 133 established diabetes patients (investigation II), relationships between EDBA and various factors including the traditional sitting style called "seiza'" (kneeling and sitting on one's heels) were investigated. Analyses were carried out by univariate and multivariate analysis, and SPN or DSPN was diagnosed by the criteria of "Probable DSPN" of the Toronto Consensus. The validity of EDBA detection for diagnosing SPN/DSPN was also evaluated. RESULTS: Investigation I: EDBA was more prevalent in women than men (44% vs 20%). Significant EDBA-related factors were aging and seiza habit regardless of sex. Male-specific EDBA-related factors were SPN and known diabetes. In men without seiza habit, EDBA was significantly associated with SPN regardless of diabetes, so EDBA seemed to be a useful sign for diagnosing SPN/DSPN. Investigation II: In men, DSPN was more prevalent in the EDBA group than the non-EDBA group (71% vs 33%). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and kappa coefficient of EDBA detection for diagnosing DSPN were 44, 87, 67% and 0.323, showing fair agreement. CONCLUSIONS: EDBA detection might be a useful method to screen for distal symmetric polyneuropathy, such as DSPN in men, although the exclusion of individuals with seiza habit is necessary to improve accuracy.

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Difference in normal limit values of nerve conduction parameters between Westerners and Japanese people might need to be considered when diagnosing diabetic polyneuropathy using a Point-of-Care Sural Nerve Conduction Device (NC-stat®/DPNCheck™).

Kazuhiro Hirayasu, Hideyuki Sasaki, Shohei Kishimoto, Seigo Kurisu, Koji Noda, Kenichi Ogawa, Hiroto Tanaka, Yumiko Sakakibara, Shohei Matsuno, Hiroto Furuta, Mikio Arita, Keigo Naka, Kishio Nanjo

Journal of diabetes investigation 9 ( 5 ) 1173 - 1181 2018.09

AIM/INTRODUCTION: Studies on a novel point-of-care device for nerve conduction study called DPNCheck have been limited to Westerners. We aimed to clarify Japanese normal limits of nerve action potential amplitude (Amp) and conduction velocity by DPNCheck (investigation I), and the validity of DPNCheck to identify diabetic symmetric sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN; investigation II). MATERIALS AND METHODS: For investigation I, 463 non-neuropathic Japanese participants underwent DPNCheck examinations. Regression formulas calculating the normal limits of Amp and conduction velocity (Japanese regression formulas [JRF]) were determined by quantile regression and then compared with regression formulas of individuals from the USA (USRF). For investigation II, in 92 Japanese diabetes patients, 'probable DSPN' was diagnosed and nerve conduction abnormalities (NCA1: one or more abnormalities, and NCA2: two abnormalities in Amp and conduction velocity) were determined. Validity of NCAs to identify 'probable DSPN' was evaluated by determining sensitivity, specificity, reproducibility (kappa-coefficient) and the area under the curve of receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS: For investigation I, JRF was different from USRF, and normal limits by JRF were higher than that of USRF. The prevalence of Amp abnormality calculated by JRF was significantly higher than that of USRF. For investigation II, the sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility of NCA1 and NCA2 judged from JRF were 85%, 86% and 0.57, and 43%, 100% and 0.56, respectively. These values of JRF were higher than those of USRF. The area under the curve of JRF (0.89) was larger than USRF (0.82). CONCLUSIONS: A significant difference in the normal limits of nerve conduction parameters by DPNCheck between Japanese and USA individuals was suggested. Validity to identify DSPN of NCAs might improve by changing the judgment criteria from USRF to JRF.

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Numbness and paresthesia in bilateral toes and soles, and disproportional sweating restricted to face and trunk are suitable symptoms useful for the diagnosis of diabetic symmetric polyneuropathy.

Muneki Nakatani, Hideyuki Sasaki, Seigo Kurisu, Hiroyuki Yamaoka, Shohei Matsuno, Kenichi Ogawa, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Hisao Wakasaki, Hiroto Furuta, Masahiro Nishi, Takashi Akamizu, Kishio Nanjo

Journal of diabetes investigation 2 ( 6 ) 464 - 73 2011.11

UNLABELLED: Aims/Introduction: In order to diagnose diabetic symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) more simply and accurately, we identified symptoms that correlated with neurological functions and existed more frequently in diabetic than non-diabetic subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The relationships between 10 symptoms (numbness or paresthesia in toe and sole, numbness in hand, pain in foot or hand, coldness in legs, painful leg cramp, dizziness on standing, sweating restricted to face/trunk and frequent constipation/diarrhea) and clinical background, defined as DSPN and cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) by the criteria proposed in the statement of the American Diabetes Association, and seven quantitative nerve function data were evaluated in 593 diabetic patients in Wakayama Medical University Hospital (WMUH). Furthermore, the prevalence of various symptoms was examined by three questionnaires: a WMUH survey (999 diabetic outpatients), a Nationwide survey (1524 male diabetic outpatients under a primary-care physician) and a Control survey (501 non-diabetic subjects). RESULTS: Bilateral 'numbness in toe and sole', 'paresthesia in toe and sole', 'pain in foot' and 'sweating restricted to face/trunk' were significantly associated with diabetes duration, retinopathy, probable and confirmed DSPN, possible and advanced CAN, and all or six nerve functions. Questionnaire surveys clarified that symptoms that are not rare (>15%) and more frequent in diabetic than non-diabetic subjects were bilateral 'numbness in toe and sole', 'paresthesia in toe and sole', 'coldness in legs', 'dizziness on standing' and 'sweating restricted to face/trunk'. CONCLUSIONS: Therefore, bilateral 'numbness in toe and sole', 'paresthesia in toe and sole' and 'sweating restricted to face/trunk' are suitable symptoms useful for the diagnosis of DSPN. (J Diabetes Invest, doi: 10.1111/j.2040-1124.2011.00124.x, 2011).

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Pro198Leu missense polymorphism of the glutathione peroxidase 1 gene might be a common genetic predisposition of distal symmetric polyneuropathy and macrovascular disease in Japanese type 2 diabetic patients.

Shohei Matsuno, Hideyuki Sasaki, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Hiroyuki Yamaoka, Kenichi Ogawa, Muneki Nakatani, Tohru Hamanishi, Asako Doi, Yoshio Nakano, Hisao Wakasaki, Hiroto Furuta, Masahiro Nishi, Takashi Akamizu, Kishio Nanjo

Journal of diabetes investigation 2 ( 6 ) 474 - 82 2011.11

UNLABELLED: Aims/Introduction: We have previously reported that the Pro198Leu missense polymorphism in the glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx-1) gene was associated with frequent macrovascular disease (MVD). Our goal was to examine whether the GPx-1 genotype is associated with diabetic neuropathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We determined the GPx-1 genotype in 173 Japanese type 2 diabetic patients who received medical interviews, physical examinations, nerve conduction studies, quantitative vibratory perception (QVP), head-up tilt and heart rate variability tests by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment-length polymorphism. Diabetic sensorimotor distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) and diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) were evaluated separately. DSPN and DAN were defined by two or more abnormalities of neuropathic leg symptoms, diminished Achilles tendon reflexes or impaired QVP in toes, and two autonomic dysfunctions, respectively. The association of the GPx-1 genotype with DSPN, DAN, MVD and other clinical manifestations was analyzed. RESULTS: The prevalence of DSPN, impaired QVP and painful leg cramps in patients having a genotype with Pro/Leu at the codon 198 (Pro/Leu type) was significantly higher than those with Pro/Pro type. As a result of multivariate analyses that contained the GPx-1 genotype as an independent variable, the Pro/Leu type was extracted as a significant risk factor of DSPN, QVP impairment and MVD. The statistical significance did not disappear, even after proteinuria, retinopathy and a history of MVD were introduced as independent variables. In contrast, the GPx-1 genotype was not associated with DAN. CONCLUSIONS: The Pro198Leu missense polymorphism of the GPx-1 gene might have a common genetic predisposition to DSPN and MVD. (J Diabetes Invest, doi: 10.1111/j.2040-1124.2011.00127.x, 2011).

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Truncal pruritus of unknown origin may be a symptom of diabetic polyneuropathy.

Hiroyuki Yamaoka, Hideyuki Sasaki, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Kenichi Ogawa, Takayuki Ohta, Hiroto Furuta, Masahiro Nishi, Kishio Nanjo

Diabetes care 33 ( 1 ) 150 - 5 2010.01

OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to ascertain the prevalence of pruritus in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects and the relevance of symptoms, signs, and nerve functions of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) of pruritus. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A large-scale survey of 2,656 diabetic outpatients and 499 nondiabetic subjects was performed. In diabetic subjects, the relationship between pruritus and age, sex, diabetic duration, A1C, Achilles tendon reflex (ATR), and abnormal sensation in legs was evaluated. In 105 diabetic subjects, nerve conduction studies, quantitative vibratory threshold (QVT), heart rate variability, and a fall of systolic blood pressure at a head-up tilt test (DeltaBP) were performed, and the relationships between pruritus and nerve functions were evaluated. RESULTS: Although the prevalence of truncal pruritus of unknown origin (TPUO) in diabetic subjects was significantly higher than that in age-matched nondiabetic subjects (11.3 vs. 2.9%, P = 0.0001), the prevalence of other pruritus was not different between the two groups. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that abnormal sensation and ATR areflexia were independent risk factors for TPUO in age, sex, duration of diabetes, and A1C. DeltaBP in diabetic subjects with TPUO was significantly impaired compared with that in those without TPUO. Larger DeltaBP was identified as a significant risk factor of TPUO independent of other nerve dysfunctions by multiple logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSIONS: TPUO is significantly more frequent in diabetic than in nondiabetic individuals. TPUO is significantly associated with symptoms and signs of DPN, including impaired blood pressure response in a head-up tilt test. TPUO, therefore, might be a newly recognized symptom of DPN.

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Uncoupling protein 2 promoter polymorphism -866G/A affects peripheral nerve dysfunction in Japanese type 2 diabetic patients.

Hiroshi Yamasaki, Hideyuki Sasaki, Kenichi Ogawa, Takeshi Shono, Shinobu Tamura, Asako Doi, Miyoshi Sasahara, Hiromichi Kawashima, Taisei Nakao, Hiroto Furuta, Masahiro Nishi, Kishio Nanjo

Diabetes care 29 ( 4 ) 888 - 94 2006.04

OBJECTIVE: To determine genetic predispositions for diabetic polyneuropathy, we investigated the relationship between the -866G/A polymorphism of uncoupling protein (UCP) 2 and neurological manifestations in 197 type 2 diabetic patients. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We first examined whether UCP2 mRNA had been expressed in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in four Long-Evans Tokushima Otsuka rats using RT-PCR and electrophoresis. Genotyping of UCP2 promoter polymorphism -866G/A was then performed in 197 unrelated Japanese type 2 diabetic patients, who were subjected to nerve conduction, quantitative vibratory perception, head-up tilt, and heart rate variability tests, by PCR restriction fragment-length polymorphism. The relationships between UCP2 genotype and various nerve functions were analyzed by uni- and multivariable analysis. RESULTS: Expression of UCP2 mRNA was confirmed in rat DRG. Multiple regression analysis clarified the hypothesis that the G/A + A/A genotype was significantly related to decreased motor nerve conduction velocity and impaired blood pressure maintenance on the head-up tilt test. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the G/A + A/A genotypes are a significant risk factor for sensory nerve conduction slowing and orthostatic hypotension. CONCLUSIONS: UCP2 promoter gene polymorphism -866 G/A was significantly associated with nerve conduction slowing and vasomotor sympathetic functions. These findings suggest that the higher UCP2 activity related to the A allele has an energy-depleting effect on peripheral nerve function in type 2 diabetic patients.

Prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction in Japanese diabetics.

Hideyuki Sasaki, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Kenichi Ogawa, Kishio Nanjo, Ryuzo Kawamori, Yasuhiko Iwamoto, Shigehiro Katayama, Masafumi Shirai

Diabetes research and clinical practice 70 ( 1 ) 81 - 9 2005.10

We evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction (ED) and interest in ED treatment among Japanese men being treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patients (40-79 years; n=1118) completed the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), and questions related to interest in ED pharmacotherapy, subjective symptoms of diabetes, and general quality of life. A separate survey completed by physicians examined the relationships between age, diabetic treatments (insulin or oral), symptoms of diabetes (poor glycemic control, microangiopathy), complications of diabetes (hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease), and ED. The prevalence of ED in patients with diabetes was 90%, a rate double that of non-diabetic individuals. Multivariate analyses revealed that age, insulin therapy, microangiopathy, hypertension, history of cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, leg dysesthesia, dysuria, insomnia, and anorexia all represented significant risk factors for ED. Half of all respondents were interested (29%) or would consider pharmacotherapy for ED (21%). These findings suggest that ED is a significant problem in Japanese men with diabetes, and that specific risk factors increase the prevalence of ED. Furthermore, the survey results expose national attitudes toward treatment of ED.

Increased gene expression of antioxidant enzymes in KKAy diabetic mice but not in STZ diabetic mice.

Atsuyo Fujita, Hideyuki Sasaki, Kenichi Ogawa, Kunihisa Okamoto, Shohei Matsuno, Eisaku Matsumoto, Hiroto Furuta, Masahiro Nishi, Taisei Nakao, Takuo Tsuno, Hisaji Taniguchi, Kishio Nanjo

Diabetes research and clinical practice 69 ( 2 ) 113 - 9 2005.08

Oxidative stress and the gene expression at the transcriptional level of antioxidant enzymes were investigated in two models of diabetes in mice. We used KKAy mice as a model of obese insulin-resistant diabetes, and streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice (STZ mice) as a model of insulin-deficient diabetes. C57BL mice and saline-injected ICR mice were used as the respective non-diabetic controls. To assess oxidative damage, plasma malonedialdehyde (MDA), urine 8-isoprostane and 8-hydroxy deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) were measured. The mRNA expression of antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD-1) and glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPx-1) in the kidney and heart were quantified using a real-time polymerase chain reaction. The KKAy mice demonstrated moderate hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia, and the STZ mice showed severe hyperglycemia and hypolipidemia. The KKAy mice, but not the STZ mice, showed elevated plasma MDA relative to the non-diabetic controls. Urine 8-isoprostane and 8-OHdG in both diabetic mouse groups increased significantly. The urine oxidative stress markers in the severely hyperglycemic STZ mice were higher than those in the moderately hyperglycemic KKAy mice. Although GPx-1 and SOD-1 showed elevated mRNA expression in the KKAy mice in the kidney and heart, in the STZ mice they did not increase compared to the controls. The compensatory up-regulation of the mRNA expression of antioxidant enzymes may be impaired in the insulin-deficient severely hyperglycemic state.

糖尿病性神経障害の進展様式と予後に及ぼす影響

小河健一（Part： Lead author )

和歌山医学 56 ( 2 ) 91 - 99 2005 [Refereed]

Negative pressure suction during blood sampling may reduce the difference in self-monitoring of blood glucose results between fingertip pricking and forearm pricking.

Keiko Arimoto, Hideyuki Sasaki, Kenichi Ogawa, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Kunihisa Okamoto, Hiroto Furuta, Tadashi Hanabusa, Masahiro Nishi, Taisei Nakao, Kishio Nanjo

Diabetes care 27 ( 6 ) 1449 - 50 2004.06

A suspected case of proximal diabetic neuropathy predominantly presenting with scapulohumeral muscle weakness and deep aching pain.

K Ogawa, H Sasaki, Y Kishi, H Yamasaki, K Okamoto, N Yamamoto, T Hanabusa, T Nakao, M Nishi, K Nanjo （Part： Lead author )

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 54 ( 1 ) 57 - 64 2001

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