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Clinically diagnosed diabetic neuropathy: frequency, types and severity.
Solomon O Ugoya1, Godwins O Echejoh, Tokunbo A Ugoya
1Department of Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria. docsouls@yahoo.com
Journal of the National Medical Association
|November 30, 2006
Summary
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is highly prevalent, affecting 75% of patients in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Sensorimotor neuropathy was the most common type observed in this study.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetic neuropathy diagnosis and frequency studies are limited, particularly in Nigeria.
- Previous research focused on southern Nigeria, leaving a gap in understanding prevalence in other regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency and grades of diabetes peripheral neuropathy.
- To utilize clinical measures for assessing neuropathy in diabetic patients.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 120 diabetic patients and 60 controls from Jos University Teaching Hospital were recruited.
- The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) was used for screening.
- Clinical assessments were employed to evaluate neuropathy occurrence and severity.
Main Results:
- The overall frequency of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was 75%.
- Sensorimotor neuropathy was the most frequent type, observed in 40.4% of cases (p<0.001).
- No significant gender-based difference was found in neuropathy severity (p=0.081).
Conclusions:
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy presents a high occurrence rate in the studied population.
- Findings highlight the need for increased awareness and screening for diabetic neuropathy in this region.
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