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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2026

Electroneurographic profiles of peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients in Lubumbashi.

Jean-Paul Ngoy Mande, Eunice Bilonda Mbuyamba, Paul Musa Obadia, Dophra Ngoy Nkulu, Célestin Banza Lubaba, Abdon Sylvestre Mukalay Wa Mukalay, Christophe Lelubre, Laurence Ris, Daniel Okitundu Luwa E-Andjafono

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Jean-Paul Ngoy MandeDepartment of Neurology and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eunice Bilonda MbuyambaDepartment of Neurology and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Paul Musa ObadiaToxicology and Environment Unit, Department of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dophra Ngoy NkuluLubumbashi Cardiology Center, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Célestin Banza LubabaToxicology and Environment Unit, Department of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Abdon Sylvestre Mukalay Wa MukalayUnit of Clinical Epidemiology and Tropical Disease, Department of Public Health, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Christophe LelubreNeuroscience Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium.
Laurence RisNeuroscience Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium.
Daniel Okitundu Luwa E-AndjafonoDepartment of Neurology, Neuropsychopathological Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Introduction: Electroneurography (ENG) provides an objective tool for assessing nerve function and characterizing electrophysiological profiles. The underutilization of ENG in our setting limits the early diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy (PN), a frequent complication of type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to describe electroneurographic parameters in diabetic subjects (DS) in relation to neuropathic pain (NP) and to compare them with non-diabetic controls (NDS) in Lubumbashi, in order to identify abnormalities specifically attributable to diabetes. Methods: A cross-sectional study included 51 participants (mean age 49.7 ± 11.8 years): 25 DS and 26 NDS. NP was assessed using the validated DN4 questionnaire. ENG recordings were performed with a Neuro-MEP Micro device, following standard protocols for sensory and motor nerve exploration. Results: NP was significantly more frequent in DS (68%) than in NDS (46%), with a peak in insulin-dependent DS (90%; Conclusion: Combining ENG with the DN4 score facilitates the characterization of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and enables the detection of subclinical involvement. Integrating ENG into routine clinical practice in Lubumbashi is essential for early diagnosis. Further studies are needed to establish local normative values and refine electroneurographic profiles.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NeuropathiesNeural ConductionNeuralgiaAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDemocratic Republic of the CongoFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNerve Conduction Studiesdiabetes mellitusDR.CongoelectroneurographyLubumbashineuropathic painperipheral neuropathy

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