Assessment and evaluation of peripheral Neuropathy, vascular changes and plantar foot Pressures in patients diagnosed with type ii Diabetes mellitus within the last 1 year – a cross Sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive, chronic condition, and continuous hyperglycemia may result in complications that cause severe morbidity to the patient. Diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy, elevated plantar pressures, and peripheral artery disease cause diabetic foot problems such as non-healing ulcers, gangrene, and amputation. Aims & Objectives: To assess peripheral neuropathy, vascular changes and plantar pressures in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus within the past 1 year. The goal is to identify these changes at their onset, so that appropriate treatment can be initiated at the earliest in order to reduce long term morbidity caused to the patients.