The clinical and paraclinical profile of patients with distal symmetric polyneuropathy

Abstract

Introduction. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that leads to a variety of complications. The most common is diabetic polyneuropathy, particularly distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP), affecting more than 50 % of patients. It is a significant risk factor for occurrence of foot ulcers and is the leading cause of lower limb amputations. Besides, it is linked with a decreased quality of life, both physical and mental.