The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate ultrasonographic measurements of the lower extremity nerves in patients diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy and to investigate the relationship with gait, static and dynamic balance performance.
In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasonographic findings of lower extremity nerves on quality of daily life, physical activity, gait and balance in patients with diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy.
Being between the ages of 18-65
Being literate
Signed a voluntary consent form agreeing to participate in the study
Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes based on at least one of the following diagnostic criteria: fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl, 2-hour plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl in an oral glucose tolerance test, HbA1c ≥ 6.5%, or diabetes symptoms (excessive thirst, eating, urination, and weight loss) + random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl. (14)
Individuals under 18 years old and over 65 years old
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
Use of medications that can cause polyneuropathy
Other causes of neuropathic pain (lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, -hereditary, inflammatory, entrapment neuropathies)