Evaluation of peripheral nerves of upper limb and its correlation with blood sugar levels: A electrophysiological study in type 2 diabetics

Neelam Bala Prasad; S.A. Diwanji

Evaluation of peripheral nerves of upper limb and its correlation with blood sugar levels: A electrophysiological study in type 2 diabetics

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Author Details : Neelam Bala Prasad, S.A. Diwanji

Volume : 5, Issue : 3, Year : 2018

Article Page : 344-346

https://doi.org/10.18231/2394-2126.2018.0079

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Abstract

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy is a complication of diabetes which causes considerable indisposition and frailty. Metabolic derangement in diabetes affects nerve.
Aim: To carry out electrophysiological study of nerves in diabetics and to correlate it with blood sugar.
Materials and Methods: Nerves of upper limb were assessed for motor nerve conduction with the help of surface electrodes and windows based (Neuro perfect software) computerized system in 50 type 2 diabetic male patients and 50 healthy males. The nerves chosen for study were median and ulnar. Parameters studied were distal latency and conduction velocity.
Results: Observation revealed increased distal latency and decreased conduction velocity in diabetics with statistically significant difference. These parameters also showed association with blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Conclusions: Diabetes affect nerves as indicated by declined motor nerve function through electrophysiological testing. Elevated blood sugar levels are related with nerve damage.

Keywords: Peripheral neuropathy, Diabetes, Electrophysiological tests, Conduction velocity.

How to cite : Prasad N B, Diwanji S, Evaluation of peripheral nerves of upper limb and its correlation with blood sugar levels: A electrophysiological study in type 2 diabetics. Indian J Clin Anat Physiol 2018;5(3):344-346

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