October 2, 2025Open Access

The Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending an Urban Health Centre

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Prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was found to be 21.8% among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Older age (≥60 years) was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (OR = 3.98).
Duration of diabetes was also a significant factor, with longer disease duration (≥5 years) showing an increased odds ratio of 6.01.
Utilizing the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument can enhance early detection and management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in primary care.

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Cross-sectional study finds 21.8% prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting importance of routine screening.

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Albert et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study finds 21.8% prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting importance of routine screening.

The Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending an Urban Health Centre

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The Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Attending an Urban Health Centre

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