A cross-sectional study to estimate the point prevalence of painful diabetic neuropathy in Eastern Libya.

Sabri Garoushi Mark I JohnsonOsama A Tashani

Published in: BMC public health (2019)

The prevalence of PDN in people with diabetes in Eastern Libya was 42.2%. Risk factors for developing PDN were high fasting plasma glucose concentration, long duration of diabetes, and higher level of educational and employment status.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
risk factors
glycemic control
blood glucose
cardiovascular disease
south africa
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
adipose tissue
mental health