Role of Imaging in Managing Diabetic Complications

Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are associated with short-term and long-term complications. Diagnosis of these complications require imaging, which includes plain X-ray, ultrasound examination with colour doppler, CT scan, 2D echocardiography, MRI, 18 FDG PET, angiography, and nuclear medicine. Each imaging technique has its own advantages and limitations. In this chapter, we describe the usefulness of various imaging modality in the management of various complications.