IJAR - Indian Journal of Applied Research

Dr Shweta P. Bhagat; Dr Shobha S. Pajai

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2017

BAEP Variations in patients of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and Normal individuals � an observational analytical study.

Dr Shweta P. Bhagat, Dr Shobha S. Pajai

Abstract :

Brainstem auditory evoked potential ( BAEP ) is a simple non invasive electrophysiological procedure to detect early impairment of acoustic nerve and CNS pathways even in the absence of specific symptoms . Aim – Aim of the present study was to compare the BAEP ( Brainstem auditory evoked potential ) variations in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus and normal individuals. Methods – This was an observational analytical study compå two groups cases & controls carried on 100 subjects ( 50 cases and 50 controls ). BAEP parameters including absolute latencies of each wave ( I,II,III,IV & V ) & inter peak latencies ( IPL ) I–III , I–V & III–V were measured in all study participants .Results – Absolute latencies of all the waves and inter peak latencies I–III, I–V & III–V in both ears were significantly prolonged in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients than that of control group suggesting abnormality in neural conduction. Conclusions – BAEP is a most helpful technique for an early diagnosis of central and cranial nerve abnormalities in diabetic patients.