Diabetic peripheral neuropathy among Saudi diabetic patients: A multicenter cross-sectional study at primary health care setting
Rayan Abdullah Sendi, Amani Mahrus, Ruba Mohammed Saeed, Moneer Mohammed, Sami Abdo Radman Al‐Dubai
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most common complications of diabetes and is responsible for morbidity and disability among diabetic patients. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of painful DPN and its associated risk factors in patients with diabetes mellitus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 430 diabetic patients attending primary healthcare centres (PHC) in AL Madinah city, Saudi Arabia. The validated Douleur Neuropathique-4 (DN4) questionnaire was used to identify the presence of painful DPN. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of DPN was 25.9% and was associated with age duration of DM and uncontrolled HbA1c. PHC physicians treating diabetes should be more aware of the importance of screening for DPN and the treatment plan.