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Volume 4 Issue 6 (November - December, 2016)

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Assessment of incidence of peripheral diabetic neuropathy in diabetic patients
Anil Mishra

Background: Diabetes is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India. The incidence of diabetic neuropathy (DN) in India is not well known. Hence; the present study was undertaken for assessing the incidence of peripheral diabetic neuropathy in diabetic patients. Materials & methods: A total of 100 diabetic patients were enrolled in the present study. A case record form of each patient was filled which contained the patients detailed diabetes profile including their age, sex, duration of diabetes, their personal habits smoking, dietary habits, medical history and treatment taken. Any patient with peripheral neuropathy was counselled regarding foot care. Also, based on the results of laboratory investigations and clinical examination of the patient, management was initiated as per institutional guidelines and that of the concerned treating medicine unit. Results: Diabetic neuropathy was present in 25 percent of the patients. Mean age of the patients with and without diabetic neuropathy was 46.6 years and 59.4 years respectively. Mean duration of diabetes among patients with and without diabetic neuropathy was 5.6 years and 10.9 years respectively. Mean HbA1c concentration among patients with and without diabetic neuropathy was 8.2% and 10.4% respectively. Age, duration of diabetes, and poor glycemic control were considered to be the risk factors for neuropathy. Conclusion: Age, duration of diabetes, and poor glycemic control were considered to be the risk factors for neuropathy. Key words: Diabetic, Neuropathy.

 
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