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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neurology
    • Diabetology

    Background:

    • Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a prevalent complication of diabetes.
    • Early detection and management are crucial for preventing severe outcomes like foot ulcers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and severity of DPN based on vibration sensation thresholds in diabetic patients.
    • To analyze the correlation between DPN, patient age, and diabetes duration.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 211 diabetic patients aged 20-80.
    • Data collection included clinical history, age, gender, diabetes duration, foot ulcer presence, and biothesiometry (vibration perception threshold).

    Main Results:

    • DPN severity significantly increases with age and longer diabetes duration.
    • Patients over 50 and those with diabetes >15 years showed higher rates of moderate to severe neuropathy.
    • Vibration perception decreased progressively with increased diabetes duration.

    Conclusions:

    • Age and diabetes duration are critical factors influencing DPN progression.
    • Vibration perception threshold testing is an effective tool for identifying high-risk patients needing intervention.
    • Early identification facilitates targeted patient education for foot care and complication prevention.