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ArticleAfrican health sciences2017

Prevalence, severity and factors associated with peripheral neuropathy among newly diagnosed diabetic patients attending Mulago hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Twaha Kisozi, Edris Mutebi, Musubire Kisekka, Samden Lhatoo, Martha Sajatovic, Mark Kaddumukasa, Fredrick Nelson Nakwagala, Elly Katabira

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Twaha KisoziDepartment of Medicine, Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 5052 Kampala, Uganda.
Edris MutebiDepartment of Medicine, Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 5052 Kampala, Uganda.
Musubire KisekkaDepartment of Medicine, Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 5052 Kampala, Uganda.
Samden LhatooNeurology Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Martha SajatovicNeurology Institute, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Mark KaddumukasaDepartment of Medicine, Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 5052 Kampala, Uganda.
Fredrick Nelson NakwagalaDepartment of Medicine, Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 5052 Kampala, Uganda.
Elly KatabiraDepartment of Medicine, Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 5052 Kampala, Uganda.
Mulago Hospital · UGUniversity Hospitals Case Medical Center · US

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Research & training:improve quality of care for neurological disorders in UgandaR25NS080968 · NINDS · MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES · PI KATABIRA, ELLY T · 2012 to 2014
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NINDS NIH HHS R25 NS080968
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Abstract

aimsTo determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) among newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus patients in Mulago Hospital.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 248 newly diagnosed adult diabetic patients. Using the standard Neuropathy Symptom Score (NSS) and Neuropathy Disability Score (NDS) criteria, we screened them for neuropathy. Data on the socio-demographics, age, duration of symptoms and history of diabetic ulcer were analyzed using a multiple logistic regression. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant.

resultsThe majority of study patients (62.1%) were male. The overall prevalence of DPN was 29.4 %. Nearly sixteen percent had moderate neuropathy and only five percent had severe neuropathy. Age above 60 years was significantly associated with the presence of DPN; (OR 3.72; 95% CI 1.25 - 11.03; p=0.018). The history of ever having a foot ulcer was significantly associated with peripheral neuropathy (OR 2.59; 95% CI: 1.03 - 6.49, p = 0.042).

conclusionDPN occurs in 1 in 4 of newly diagnosed diabetic patients in Mulago hospital. Two thirds of these patients had moderate to severe neuropathy. DPN was independently associated with increasing age. Early diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, increased diabetes knowledge and regular blood sugar screenings would play an important role in identifying this problem.

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AdultAge FactorsCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetic FootDiabetic NephropathiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesPrevalenceRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSocioeconomic FactorsUgandaassociated factorsdiabetes mellitusDiabetic peripheral neuropathynewly diagnosed

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PMCPMC5637032
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