Characteristics associated with neuropathy and/or retinopathy in a hospital outpatient diabetic clinic.

Background: The incidence of diabetes is increasing worldwide and with it the risk of diabetic complications. The aim of this study was to characterise parameters associated with neuropathy and/or retinopathy in a hospital outpatient diabetic clinic population.

Method: A structured questionnaire addressing diabetes related factors and demography was administered to a cross-sectional sample of patients (n = 290) with type 1 and type 2 diabetes attending a hospital diabetic outpatient clinic.