The authors have studied the influence of α-lipoic acid preparations (Berlition) on the central and peripheral nervous system of children with diabetes mellitus type 1. The anamneses of 46 children, their physical development, the data of laboratory studies have been analyzed. Sensitiveness and tendon reflexes have also been taken into consideration. The level of attention has been determined according to the Schulte tables and correction test. 30.4 % of children suffer from peripheral neuropathy, 86.9 % — have reduction of attention (earlier sign of central neuropathy). The usage of α-lipoic acid preparations by the children with reduced level of attention proved to be effective treatment and allowed 75 % of the children achieve the sufficient, stable level of attention (the average growth is 18.25 %).
