Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Peripheral neuropathy is one of the commonly encountered complications in children suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus leading to significant morbidity in children in their growing years, contributing to reduce QALY. Timely intervention and prevention of such complication will not only reduce morbidity but also helps maintain better quality of life. The study design was approved by the institutional ethical committee. Informed written consent was obtained from parents/ care givers of children before enrollment. History, physical and neurological examination findings were recorded on pre structured and predesigned profroma. Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with the duration of disease being at least 5 years were included in the study and were assessed for eligibility. Mean age at onset of disease in group with normal NCV was 5.1 years with minimum and maximum age at onset being 1 and 12 years, respectively. Mean age at onset of disease in group with neuropathy was 6 years with minimum and maximum age at onset being 1 and 13 years, respectively.
How to cite this article:
D. Gururaju, R.K.M. Pooja and R. Akhila. Correlates of Peripheral Neuropathy in Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.675.678
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