EFFECT OF DURATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ON PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDUCTION - AN OBSERVATIONAL ANALYTICAL STUDY

Sonawane P.P.; Shah S.H.

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2017

EFFECT OF DURATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ON PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDUCTION - AN OBSERVATIONAL ANALYTICAL STUDY

Sonawane P. P. , Shah S. H.

Abstract :

Introduction: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is most common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). In India there are few studies showing association between peripheral nerve conduction and duration of type 2DM in controlled diabetic subjects. Hence, present study was undertaken.

Methods: Group A: 30 age and sex matched healthy controls. 60 type 2DM male patients with controlled blood glucose levels divided into 2 groups. Group B: having DM for 0–5 years and Group C having DM for 5 to 10 years. Nerve conduction study was performed to record electrophysiological parameters.

Results: Sensorimotor conduction was affected in lower limbs; while in upper limbs only sensory conduction was affected over the duration of disease. Percentage reduction in lower limb parameters was more.

Conclusion: Prevention of development of DPN by maintaining precise control of blood glucose levels is importance. Regular screening of peripheral nerve function will definitely help to reduce the morbidity significantly