The prevalence and clinical characteristics of diabetic neuropathy in ...

SummaryMore than one third of patients with type 2 diabetes were DPN.DPN patients had high prevalence of diabetes-relatedcomplications and co-morbidity.Risk factors associated with DPN were age, duration of diabetes,diabetic complications (retinopathy, CVD, and PAD), and comorbidities(hypertension and dyslipidemia).High prevalence but low proper management and awareness oftheir own DPN deserves attention from clinicians to ensure bettermanagement of diabetes in Korea.Further analysis: Clinical implications of painful-DPN, QOL issue,and disease burden.