Vascular Reactivity in Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetic Patients Using Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy

The researchers can use Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy to monitor changes in the microvasculature of patients with Metabolic Syndrome and diabetic mellitus, and patients with Diabetic Peripheral and Autonomic Neuropathy, versus non-diseased and predisposed subjects by evaluating the changes in oxygen metabolism. The Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy measure the changes in the concentration and oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the microvasculature under stress, for example, during exercise and in response to changes in breathing habits. The sensitivity of Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy to tissue hemodynamics provides an impressive arena of useful clinical applications..