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Observational studyAtencion primaria2026

[Diabetic neuropathy and its relationship with quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes].

Jarek Ramón Arévalo Ramírez, Daniela Leticia Castañón Sánchez, Oscar Isaías Vargas Ordoñez, Hilda Sara Camarena Velázquez, María Del Carmen Aguirre García, Mónica Catalina Osorio Granjeno

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Jarek Ramón Arévalo RamírezInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 33, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México. Electronic address: dr.jarekarevalo@gmail.com.
Daniela Leticia Castañón SánchezInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 33, Educación e Investigación en Salud, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México.
Oscar Isaías Vargas OrdoñezInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 33, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México.
Hilda Sara Camarena VelázquezInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 33, Consulta externa de Medicina Familiar, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México.
María Del Carmen Aguirre GarcíaInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 33, Educación e Investigación en Salud, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México.
Mónica Catalina Osorio GranjenoInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 33, Educación e Investigación en Salud, Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, México.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo determine the association between diabetic neuropathy (DN) and quality of life (QoL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2).

settingFamily Medicine Unit No. 33 (UMF 33), El Rosario, Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico.

designObservational, analytical, cross-sectional.

participants365 participants aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of DM2, ascribed to a specialized diabetes care program. MEASUREMENTS: A sociodemographic questionnaire and two standardized instruments were applied: the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI), in its questionnaire (MNSIQ) and physical examination (MNSIEF) components and the SF-12v2 questionnaire to assess QoL through its physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) components. Frequencies and percentages were analyzed. The chi-square test was used for inferential statistics.

resultsAccording to the MNSIQ, 35.6% presented signs of ND, while the MNSIEF it was detected in 99.2% of the participants. 59.5% reported good physical QoL, while 61.4% reported poor mental QoL. Although descriptive differences were notable, the statistical power was limited to demonstrate consistent associations between ND and QoL.

conclusionsThe findings suggest a discordance between patient self-perception and physical examination. ND could have a negative impact on QoL, especially on the mental component (MCS). Active screening for ND in primary care settings may enhance comprehensive care and improve perceived well-being in people with DM2.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NeuropathiesQuality of LifeAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedCalidad de vidaDiabetes mellitus tipo 2Diabetic neuropathyFactores de riesgoNeuropatía diabéticaQuality of LifeRisk FactorsType 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMCPMC12925270

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