prevalence of sensory neuropathy in type 2 diabetic patients in iranian population (yazd province)

Authors

abolghasem rahimdel

mohammad afkhami-ardekani

amin souzani

mojgan modaresi

abstract

background: the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of the sensory neuropathy in type 2 diabetic patients referring to yazd diabetes research center. neuropathy is one of the most common complications of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes melli-tus. material and methods: this is a cross-sectional study on 2350 diabetic patients (1071 male, 1279 female) referred to yazd diabetes research center (iran) from june 2007 to february 2008. data collection was carried out through a questionnaire including demographic subject, duration, body weight and length, lab test (hba1c, 2hpp, fbs), body mass index (bmi). blood pressure was measured on the right arm after a five-min rest. neuropathy was confirmed using a semmes weinstein 10 g monofilament over 10 areas of the feet, ankle reflexes and vibration over the great toe and ankle. results: the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and diabetic sensory neuropathy in yazd province is 14.5% and 51.7%, respectively. the prevalence of sensory neuropathy in male was 49.9% and 53.2 % in female, that increased by age (p = 0.001), duration of diabetes (p = 0.001), hba1c (p = 0.001) and poor glycemic control (high fbs and 2hpp). conclusion: age, duration of diabetes, hba1c and poor glycemic control were considered to be the risk factors for sensory neuropathy

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iranian journal of diabetes and obesity

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