International Journal of Medical and Health Research

Authors
Alagoma Iyagba, Arthur Onwuchekwa

Abstract

Objective: To describe the various peripheral neuropathies of diabetes mellitus.

Methods: A Pubmed search of the English-language literature using a combination of words (diabetic neuropathy, diagnosis,) was used to identify original studies, consensus statements, and reviews published in the last thirty years.

Results: The diverse neuropathies of diabetes mellitus seen in clinical practice.

Conclusion: Prompt diagnosis and recognition of these with the institution of appropriate treatment measures would go a long way towards reducing morbidity and mortality outcomes.