Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. The present study was conducted to assess cases of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Materials & Methods: 150 type II diabetes patients of both genders were enrolled. All patients underwent a thorough clinical examination. Assessment of fasting blood sugar, random blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin was done. Physical signs such as numbness, ulcerations loss of reflexes was recorded. Assessment of diabetic polyneuropathy was done. Results: Out of 150 patients, males were 90 and females were 60. Out of 150 patients, 78 (52%) had diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Clinical findings comprised of numbness of limbs in 62 and ulcerations in 30 cases. There were 18 cases of DPN with 10 years, 32 cases with 5-10 years and 28 cases with >10 years of diabetes history. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among type II diabetics was quite high.