Prevalencia de neuropatía periférica en diabéticos tipo 2 en el primer nivel de atención / Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among primary care type 2 diabetic patients
Rev. méd. Chile
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140(9): 1126-1131, set. 2012. ilus
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetic patients.Aim:
To determine the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Type 2 diabetic patients attended at a family medicine unit. Material andMethods:
Cross-sectional assessment of 348 type 2 diabetic patients aged 34-89 years (60% females) with a disease duration of 5 to 15 years. Peripheral neurological status was evaluated using The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument, a tool that includes a self-assessment of symptoms and a physical examination.Results:
Diabetic neuropathy was found in 240patients (69%). The prevalence in males and females was 72 and 67% respectively. The prevalence in patients with a disease duration of 5, 10 and 15 years, was 59, 69 and 77%, respectively. Fifty percent of patients with neuropathy complained of dry skin, 2% had ulcers, 43% had an abnormal perception of vibration and 29% had an abnormal monofilament test.Conclusions:
The overall prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in this group of patients was 69% and was directly associated with the duration of the disease.
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Asunto principal:
Neuropatías Diabéticas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Adulto
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Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
México
Institución/País de afiliación:
Unidades de Medicina Familiar/MX
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