Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim: To assess prevalence and determinants of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Methodology: One hundred ten type II diabetes mellitus patients of both genders were enrolled. Assessment of fasting blood sugar, random blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin was done. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated as kg/m2 as normal, 23–24.9 as overweight, and ≥25 was considered as obesity. Physical signs such as numbness and ulcerations was done. Assessment of diabetic polyneuropathy was done. Results: Out of 110 patients, males were 60 (54.5%) and females were 50 (45.5%). Out of 60 male patients, 32 (53.3%) had diabetic peripheral neuropathy and out of 50 females, 28 (56%) had diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Out of 60 patients with DPN, 20 were in age group 30-50 years and 40 were >50 years. 45 had >23 BMI and 15 had <23. HBA1c >7 was seen among 42 and <7 in 18. Duration of diabetes was 5 seen in 12, 5-10 years in 18 and >10 years in 30. Numbness was seen in 40 and ulceration 45 patients with DPN. A significant difference was observed (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The severity of DN was significantly and positively associated with sex, duration of diabetes, HbA1c value and BMI.