Kaplan, YukselKurt, SemihaUnaldi, Hatice KaraerErkorkmaz, Unal2024-08-042024-08-0420141300-06671309-4866https://doi.org/10.4274/npa.y6303https://hdl.handle.net/11616/96388Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for distal symmetric sensory-motor polyneuropathy (DSP) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods: Sixty seven patients with type 2 DM (33 males and 34 females) were included in the study. In addition to a detailed neurological examination, the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument was administered to all patients and their total neuropathy scores were calculated. Nerve conduction examinations were performed for all patients. Results: The mean age of the patients was 52.83 +/-.87 years. The mean glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) value was 8.56 +/- 2.07% (normal: 3-6.5%). The total neuropathy score significantly correlated with diabetes duration, hypertension, retinopathy, and HbA1C. Conclusion: This study confirms the previous reports regarding the association of neuropathy with poor glycaemic control and duration of the disease. The association of neuropathy with retinopathy and hypertension is important.trinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessType 2 diabetes mellitusperipheric neuropathyrisk factorsArticle51111142836058910.4274/npa.y63032-s2.0-84897038259Q3WOS:000334575300004Q4