Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 600 types 1 and 2 diabetic patients was performed using the standard Neuropathy Symptom Score (NSS) and Neuropathy Disability Score ( NDS) criteria for the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy. RESULTS: Overall prevalence of DPN in this population was 45.7% (95% CI: 42.6%-48.8%). The prevalence of DPN in type 1 diabetic patients was 21.5%, whereas in type 2 diabetic patients it was 49.3% (P < 0.001). Duration of diabetes and education level were significantly associated with DPN in type 1 diabetic patients and a history of foot ulcer, age, duration of diabetes, weight, education level, and sex had a significant association with DPN in type 2 diabetic patients according to multiple logistic regression analysis. CONCLUSION: The results of our study showed a relatively high prevalence of DPN in our diabetic population. A significant difference existed in the prevalence of DPN between types 1 and 2 diabetic patients.
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Authors | Javad Kiani, Abbas Moghimbeigi, Homeyra Azizkhani, Soghra Kosarifard |
Journal | Archives of Iranian medicine
(Arch Iran Med)
Vol. 16
Issue 1
Pg. 17-9
(Jan 2013)
ISSN: 1735-3947 [Electronic] Iran |
PMID | 23273229
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
(complications)
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
(complications)
- Diabetic Neuropathies
(diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
- Female
- Humans
- Iran
(epidemiology)
- Logistic Models
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence
- Risk Factors
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