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Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and its impact on activities of daily living in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus

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  • Mi Mi Thet Mon Win
  • Kiyoko Fukai
  • Htwe Htwe Nyunt
  • Yoshimi Hyodo
  • Khaing Zaw Linn

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Myanmar has one of the highest rates of diabetes in South‐East Asia. This study aimed to determine prevalence and background characteristics of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain, their effect on the functioning of hands and feet, and the impact on activities of daily living in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 975 participants attending the outpatient clinics of four hospitals in Myanmar were interviewed using questionnaires in the local language about pain and difficulties in daily activities. The participants also underwent tests of physical functioning of both hands and feet. There was a high prevalence rate of neuropathy (33.7%) and neuropathic pain (59.5%), with an increased risk in old age, longer duration of diabetes, and history of smoking. The common difficulties in daily activities were sleeping, climbing stairs, walking, and work or chores. Participants with diabetic neuropathic pain experienced more difficulties in specific activities using upper and lower extremities than did those without. Healthcare service in Myanmar should be focused on diabetic peripheral neuropathy, as it can lead to further disabilities.

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  • Mi Mi Thet Mon Win & Kiyoko Fukai & Htwe Htwe Nyunt & Yoshimi Hyodo & Khaing Zaw Linn, 2019. "Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and its impact on activities of daily living in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 21(4), pages 445-453, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:21:y:2019:i:4:p:445-453
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12618
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    1. Mi Mi Thet Mon Win & Kiyoko Fukai & Htwe Htwe Nyunt & Khaing Zaw Linn, 2020. "Hand and foot exercises for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A randomized controlled trial," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 22(2), pages 416-426, June.
    2. Sitt Nyein Phyu & Punnee Peungsuwan & Rungthip Puntumetakul & Uraiwan Chatchawan, 2022. "Reliability and Validity of Mini-Balance Evaluation System Test in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-12, June.
    3. Tobias Romeyke & Harald Stummer, 2024. "Multimodal Approaches in the Treatment of Chronic Peripheral Neuropathy—Evidence from Germany," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(1), pages 1-18, January.

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