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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy in ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes in a general hospital in a middle income country: A cross-sectional study
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Autores:
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De Los Angeles Lazo, M. ;
Bernabé-Ortiz, A. ;
Pinto, M.E. ;
Ticse, R. ;
Malaga, G. ;
Sacksteder, K. ;
Miranda, J.J. ;
Gilman, R.H.
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texto impreso
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Public Library of Science, 2020-06-10T18:12:17Z
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info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.es
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Resumen:
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Aim: We aimed to estimate the morbidity rate and associated factors for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in a low-middle income country setting. Methods: Cross-sectional study, data was gathered at Peru's Ministry of Health national specialized hospital for endocrinological conditions through standardized interviews, anthropometric measurements and blood tests for glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). DPN was evaluated using two techniques: the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test and the diabetic neuropathy symptom score. Overall prevalence and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated. Potential factors related to DPN explored included body mass index, years with disease (
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En línea:
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http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0095403
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