Pakistan Journal of Clinical Research
Frequency of Peripheral Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients with and Without Anemia: An Analytical Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes, causing sensory loss, pain, gait impairment, ulcers, and amputation. Its substantial burden in Pakistan warrants systematic screening, while anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency may further contribute to neuropathic clinical manifestations. To evaluate the DPN frequency in patients with and without anemia in diabetic patients to determine the independent predictors. Methods: 192 adults type 2 diabetes were studied using an analytic …