Prevalence and Predictors of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

The prevalence of DPN was high even in newly diagnosed T2DM and associated significantly with increasing age, HbA1C levels, TSH levels, hypertension, and reduced BMI. Earlier screening for DPN, along with aggressive control of glycemia, blood pressure, and hypothyroidism, may be beneficial.