Factors associated with diabetic polyneuropathy-related sensory symptoms and signs in patients with polyneuropathy: A cross-sectional Japanese study (JDDM 52) using a non-linear model.

Some modifiable factors assessed in the large survey database might be associated with DPN-related sensory symptoms/signs, namely smoking, alcohol consumption and SBP. Maintaining SBP <130 mmHg was associated with lower odds of DPN-related sensory symptoms/signs in patients with DPN.