Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: To analyse the incidence of peripheral neuropathy in patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Materials & methods: 100 subjects were enrolled. Neuropathy disability score was used for assessing the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among diabetic patients. Neuropathic deficits in the feet were determined using the NDS (neuropathy disability score). Incidence of peripheral neuropathy was recorded. Results: A total of 100 diabetic subjects were enrolled. Neuropathy disability score was used for assessing the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among diabetic patients. The diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was done according to the criteria laid down by American Diabetic Association. Neuropathic deficits in the feet were determined using the NDS (neuropathy disability score). All the results were analyzed by SPSS software. Conclusion: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a complication of diabetes associated with high degree of morbidity. Longer theduration of diabetes, higher is the risk of occurrence of peripheral neuropathy.