Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy, amputation, and quality of life in patients with diabetes mellitus
Wajida Perveen,
Hafsa Ahsan,
Rameen Shahzad
et al.
Abstract:Peripheral neuropathy and amputation are common complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) that significantly impact the quality of life of the affected individuals. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy, the level of amputation, and the quality of life in patients with DM. This cross-sectional study was conducted after approval of the synopsis involving 225 diagnosed patients with DM on pre-defined eligibility criteria, selected from public sector OPDs, specialized diabetes centr… Show more
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