Assessment of sensory neuropathy in diabetic patients without diabetic foot problems.

Objectives: To study the incidence and extent of peripheral sensory neuropathy in diabetic patients without diabetic foot problems (DFPs) with <5, 5-10 and >10 years duration of diabetes using three different modalities of testing: Pin-Prick Testing, 5.07 Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Testing (SWMT) and Rapid-Current Perception Threshold (R-CPT) measurements using the Neurometer.

Methods: Our study population consisted of 60 patients (120 feet) treated for diabetes mellitus in the Division of Endocrinology at the National University Hospital.

Epidemiology of diabetic foot problems and predictive factors for limb loss.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of diabetic foot problems (DFP) and predictive factors for major amputations (below- and above-knee).

Methods: This is a prospective study of 202 patients treated in National University Hospital (NUH) during the period of January 2005 to May 2006. A protocol was designed for documentation including patient profile, type of DFP, presence of risk factors, comorbidities and complications, clinical presentation, investigations, treatment given, and final outcome.