Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to assess cases of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type II diabetic patients. Materials & Methods: 80 type II diabetes patients were subjected to fasting blood sugar, random blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin and numbness, ulcerations loss of reflexes were recorded. Results: Out of 80 patients, males were 48 and 32 were females. 32 (40%) had peripheral neuropathy (PNP). 26 patients had ulcerations and 36 had numbness of limbs. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). 26 cases had >10 years of diabetes, 10 had 5-10 years and 4 had 5 years of diabetes. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that there was high prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among type II diabetic patients. Key words: Diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Numbness