Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy [DPN] is one of the most common complications of diabetes mellitus [DM] and is a significant risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers and lower limb amputation. Materials and Methods: Observational study carried on type 2 diabetes patients attending outdoor of Department of Medicine at L N Medical college and Research Centre, Bhopal. A total of 100 eligible diabetic patients were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients were obtained. A case record form of each patient was filled, which contained the patient's detailed diabetes profile, including their age, sex, duration of diabetes, their smoking habits, dietary habits, medical history, laboratory parameters, and treatment is taken. Each patient was assessed for peripheral neuropathy using Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument [MNSI]. Results: The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was found to be 45% among type 2 DM patient Male gender, age ≥55 years, duration of diabetes >10 years, obesity, smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, poor glycemic control was found to be significantly associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Conclusions: The high prevalence of DPN among diabetic outdoor patients suggests essential screening of all DM patients by their primary physician to detect DPN and timely intervention.