Prevalencia de neuropatía periférica en diabéticos tipo 2 en el primer nivel de atención / Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among primary care type 2 diabetic patients
Rev. méd. Chile
; 140(9): 1126-1131, set. 2012. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetic patients.Aim:
To determine the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Type 2 diabetic patients attended at a family medicine unit. Material andMethods:
Cross-sectional assessment of 348 type 2 diabetic patients aged 34-89 years (60% females) with a disease duration of 5 to 15 years. Peripheral neurological status was evaluated using The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument, a tool that includes a self-assessment of symptoms and a physical examination.Results:
Diabetic neuropathy was found in 240patients (69%). The prevalence in males and females was 72 and 67% respectively. The prevalence in patients with a disease duration of 5, 10 and 15 years, was 59, 69 and 77%, respectively. Fifty percent of patients with neuropathy complained of dry skin, 2% had ulcers, 43% had an abnormal perception of vibration and 29% had an abnormal monofilament test.Conclusions:
The overall prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in this group of patients was 69% and was directly associated with the duration of the disease.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Neuropatias Diabéticas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2012
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