It is progressive wasting of muscle tissues.
Its main symptom is severe muscles.
It common form is diabetic amyotrophy.
Diabetic Amyotrophy is a disease of the nerves leading to the muscles.

Answered by Shweta Singh , an ibibo Advisor, at 2:53 PM on January 10, 2009

A type of diabetic neuropathy that causes muscle weakness and wasting.

Diabetic amyotrophy is a type of nerve damage that is distinct from other types of diabetic neuropathy. It is characterized by the wasting of the muscles in the pelvis and thigh, with pain usually starting in the thigh.

Diabetic amyotrophy is generally one-sided, though it can occur bilaterally. The ability to feel external sensations is not usually affected or is minimally impacted, initially.

Answered by Shishir , an ibibo Master, at 9:07 AM on January 10, 2009

Hi Amrita,

Amyotrophy is progressive wasting of muscle tissues. Muscle pain is also a symptom. It can occur in middle age males with type 2 diabetes

1. diabetic amyotrophy a painful condition, associated with diabetes, with progressive wasting and weakening of muscles, usually limited to the muscles of the pelvic girdle and thigh.

2.neuralgic amyotrophy atrophy and paralysis of the muscles of the shoulder girdle, with pain across the shoulder and upper arm.

Answered by Amit Suri , an ibibo Master, at 3:15 PM on January 09, 2009

Amyotrophy is progressive wasting of muscle tissues. Muscle pain is also a symptom. It can occur in middle age males with type 2 diabetes. It also occurs with Motor Neuron Disease.

Answered by Deepak , an ibibo Advisor, at 3:03 PM on January 09, 2009