Yüksel Kaplan1, Semiha Kurt2, Hatice Karaer Ünaldi2, Ünal Erkorkmaz3. 1. Department of Neurology, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey. 2. Department of Neurology, Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey. 3. Department of Biostatistics, Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for distal symmetric sensory-motor polyneuropathy (DSP) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). METHOD: Sixty seven patients with type 2 DM (33 males and 34 females) were included in the study. In addition to a detailed neurological examination, the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument was administered to all patients and their total neuropathy scores were calculated. Nerve conduction examinations were performed for all patients. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 52.83±.87 years. The mean glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) value was 8.56±2.07% (normal: 3-6.5%). The total neuropathy score significantly correlated with diabetes duration, hypertension, retinopathy, and HbA1C. CONCLUSION: This study confirms the previous reports regarding the association of neuropathy with poor glycaemic control and duration of the disease. The association of neuropathy with retinopathy and hypertension is important.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for distal symmetric sensory-motor polyneuropathy (DSP) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). METHOD: Sixty seven patients with type 2 DM (33 males and 34 females) were included in the study. In addition to a detailed neurological examination, the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument was administered to all patients and their total neuropathy scores were calculated. Nerve conduction examinations were performed for all patients. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 52.83±.87 years. The mean glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) value was 8.56±2.07% (normal: 3-6.5%). The total neuropathy score significantly correlated with diabetes duration, hypertension, retinopathy, and HbA1C. CONCLUSION: This study confirms the previous reports regarding the association of neuropathy with poor glycaemic control and duration of the disease. The association of neuropathy with retinopathy and hypertension is important.
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Keywords:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus; peripheric neuropathy; risk factors
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