November 8, 2025Diabetes Obesity and MetabolismOpen Access

Diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy: More than just “tingling in the feet”

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Mortality increases to 71% after 10 years following foot ulcerations in diabetes, highlighting critical patient outcomes.
51% of patients in the BARI 2D trial presented with peripheral neuropathy, emphasizing prevalence in type 2 diabetes.
Assessment using diagnostic techniques is crucial for understanding the pathophysiology of diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy in at-risk populations.
The implication of oxidative stress and microvascular disease calls for comprehensive management strategies beyond glycaemic control.

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Observational analysis shows diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy increases mortality in diabetes, suggesting improved screening may lower amputation rates.

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Bell et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/690e8b6ca5b062d7a4e7373b https://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70235

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Observational analysis shows diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy increases mortality in diabetes, suggesting improved screening may lower amputation rates.

Diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy: More than just “tingling in the feet”

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Diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy: More than just “tingling in the feet”

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