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The Association Between Physical Activity and Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study From Saudi Arabia.
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- Impact of Exercise Training in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An Umbrella Review.Sports medicine - open · 2025Pooled it
- Physical activity decreases the likelihood of peripheral neuropathy in persons with diabetes.Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of foot care guidelines on preventive knowledge and self-care behaviors among patients with diabetic neuropathy: a quasi-experimental study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Nurse-Led Foot-Ankle Exercises and Changes in Neuropathy Symptoms and Diabetic Foot Risk Indicators: A Quasiexperimental Study.Nursing research and practice · 2026Article
- Association between physical activity and peripheral neuropathy among patients with diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
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- Physical Activity to Reduce Pain Scale in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients: A Scoping Review.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background Peripheral diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a serious consequence of diabetes mellitus (DM) that can impair quality of life and result in physical disability. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and the severity of PDN among a sample of Saudi diabetic patients in Medina city, Saudi Arabia. Methodology A total of 204 diabetic patients participated in this multicenter, cross-sectional study. A validated self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically to patients on-site during follow-up. Physical activity and diabetic neuropathy (DN) were assessed using the validated International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the validated Diabetic Neuropathy Score (DNS), respectively. Results The mean (SD) age of the participants was 56.9 (14.8) years. The majority of the participants reported low physical activity (65.7%). The prevalence of PDN was 37.2%. There was a significant correlation between the severity of DN and the duration of the disease (p = 0.047). Higher neuropathy score was noticed in those with hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) level ≥7 compared to those with lower HBA1c (p = 0.045). Overweight and obese participants had higher scores compared to normal-weight participants (p = 0.041). The severity of neuropathy decreased significantly when the level of physical activity increased (p = 0.039). Conclusions There is a significant association between neuropathy and physical activity, body mass index, duration of diabetes mellitus, and HbA1c level.
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