STUDY OF PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF PERIPHERAL DIABETIC NEUROPATHY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL.

Corresponding Author:
Dr. Onkar Nath Rai,
Park Hospital, Hanuman Mandir Road,
Betiahata, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
E-mail: onkarnathrai763@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of neuropathy in the diabetic population has been estimated ranging from 10% to 90%. Generally, the incidence of neuropathy seems to increase with duration of disease. This study was undertaken to find the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus type-2 patients and to study the effect of parameters like age, duration of disease, blood pressure and body mass index in such patients.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

This one year study was conducted among patients of Diabetes Mellitus type-2 of GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. The patients were selected via random sampling and were interviewed using a structured proforma after taking informed consent. Diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy was made on the basis of history, clinical examination, vibration perception with the help of biothesiometer Statistical multi-regression analysis was done.

RESULTS

Majority of patients belonged to 60–74 years (49.01%) age group. Female/Male ratio in our study was 1.08:1. Prevalence of diabetic neuropathy was 60.7%. A significant correlation with age of onset and duration of diabetes was found among individuals having diabetes peripheral neuropathy.

CONCLUSION

Prevalence of diabetic neuropathy in this North Indian study was high (60.7%). A significant correlation with age and duration of disease was found. Early detection and treatment can be useful in preventing the progression of neuropathy among diabetics.

KEYWORDS

Peripheral Neuropathy, Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus.