Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Type 2 DM is characterized by insulin resistance, with or without insulin deficiency that induces organ dysfunction. The present study was conducted to assess cases of diabetic neuropathy. Materials & Methods: 180 type II diabetes patients of both genders underwent assessment of fasting blood sugar, random blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin was done. Physical signs such as numbness, ulcerations loss of reflexes were recorded. Assessment of diabetic polyneuropathy was done. Results: Out of 180 patients, males were 100 and females were 80. Out of 180 patients, 82 (45.5%) had diabetic peripheral neuropathy. There were 4 cases of DPN with 10 years, 20 cases with 5-10 years and 52 cases with >10 years of diabetes history. 60 had numbness of limbs and 34 had ulceration. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: There was high prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among type II diabetics. Key words: Diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, glycosylated hemoglobin