Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Korea

• Published in: Diabetes & metabolism journal Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 6 - 12
• Main Authors: Ko, Seung-Hyun, Cha, Bong-Yun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Diabetes Association / Daehan Dangnyobyeong Hakoe 01.02.2012; Korean Diabetes Association; 대한당뇨병학회
• Subjects: Amputation; Asymptomatic; Diabetes; Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Diabetic neuropathies; Diabetic neuropathy; Diabetic peripheral neuropathy; Foot diseases; Glucose; Heavy metals; Leg ulcers; Nervous system; Pain; Patients; Peripheral neuropathy; Questionnaires; Review; 내과학; Diabetic neuropathies; Pain; Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• ISSN: 2233-6079; 2233-6087; 2233-6087
• DOI: 10.4093/dmj.2012.36.1.6

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a common and troublesome complication in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), contributes to a higher risk of diabetic foot ulcer and lower limb amputation. These situations can negatively impact the quality of life of affected individuals. Despite its high prevalence and clinical importance, most diabetes mellitus patients not only do not recognize the presence of diabetic neuropathy, but also do not report their symptoms to physicians or other health care providers. Therefore, DPN is usually under diagnosed and undertreated. For early detection and appropriate intervention for DPN, a careful history, physical with neurologic examination, and prompt treatment are needed in T2DM patients.