Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Individuals Having Type- II Diabetes Mellitus

ABSTRACT

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a devastating metabolic disorder that places an economic burden. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type II diabetics. Methods: The present study was conducted on 114 type II diabetes patients of both genders. Patients were subjected to fasting blood sugar, random blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin to know diabetic status. A thorough clinical examination was done. Physical signs such as numbness, ulcerations loss of reflexes were recorded. Results: Out of 114 patients, males were 64 and females were 50. Out of 114 patients, 46 (40.3%) had PNP. In patients with PDN, 32 had ulcerations and 38 had numbness of limbs. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). There were 2 cases of DPN with 5 years, 10 cases with 5-10 years and 34 cases with >10 years of DPN. The difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that among type II diabetic patients, 46 had diabetic peripheral neuropathy.