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Diabetic neuropathy is a generalized phenomenon with impact on hand functional performance and quality of life

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Diabetic sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy is usually considered to affect predominantly the lower limbs (LL‐N), whereas the impact of upper limb neuropathy (UL‐N) on hand functional performance and quality of life… Click to show full abstract

Diabetic sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy is usually considered to affect predominantly the lower limbs (LL‐N), whereas the impact of upper limb neuropathy (UL‐N) on hand functional performance and quality of life (QoL) has not been evaluated systematically. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of UL‐N and its functional and psychosocial consequences in type 2 diabetes.

Keywords: functional performance; performance quality; hand functional; quality life

Journal Title: European Journal of Neurology
Year Published: 2022

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