Prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy: A Cross Sectional Study among Diabetic Patients
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Prevalence, Diabetic Peripheral NeuropathyAbstract
Diabetes is a growing challenge in India with an estimated 8.7% diabetic patients between 20 and 70 years of age. With the rising prevalence of diabetes mellitus, there is an increasing number of people with complications of Diabetes. Neuropathy is the most common complication of Diabetes and it affects approximately half of all diabetic patients. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of Peripheral Neuropathy among 86 Diabetic patients selected by cluster sampling technique residing in selected wards of Thiruvattar Panchayat. The selected sample were screened for peripheral neuropathy using Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (TCNS). Results: The findings of the study revealed that, totally 38.4% Diabetic patients had Peripheral Neuropathy. Among them, 16.3% of diabetic patients had mild Neuropathy, 12.8% of diabetic patients had moderate Neuropathy and 9.3% of diabetic patients had severe Neuropathy. There was significant association of peripheral neuropathy with selected clinical variables such as duration of Diabetes Mellitus and Fasting Blood Sugar (p<0.000). Conclusion: The prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy was higher among Diabetes Mellitus patients and it has negative impact on the progression of Diabetes Mellitus.
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