PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF BEDSIDE ASSESSMENT OF DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Background: Diabetic peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy is one of the most prevalent neuropathic syndromes affecting around 50 % people with diabetes. Its development gradual subtle changes hence ignored. Early diagnosis using simple bedside tools essential. Methods: The prospective study evaluation in diabetes involved examination 500 diabetic patients for neuropathy. Pinprick, vibration sensation, perception 5.07 Semmes Weinstein monofilament and Achilles tendon reflex were examined impairment noted. Results: 39 had monofilament. Loss pinprick sensation was found 65.6 5-10 years duration. Abnormal seen 64.2 move than 10 years. Vibration (40.2 %), Wasting (16.6 loss (44.5%) abnormal (32.1 %) to be more common type II Conclusion: Sensorimotor long standing mellitus especially impaired glycaemic control mellitus.