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ea0090ep469 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Unmet needs in diabetic neuropathy: A cross sectional analysis from a tertiary care diabetes centre in Sri Lanka

Kobawaka Gamage Kavinga Kalhari , Athukorala T G , Dissanayake Harsha Anuruddhika , Pathmanathan Sivatharshya , Sumanatilleke Manilka , Somasundaram Noel

Background: Diabetic neuropathy, especially distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN), is a common but under-recognized problem among people living with diabetes, particularly in developing countries. Aims: We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, associated factors, treatment practices, outcomes and impact of DSPN among Sri Lankan adults living with diabetes.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Diabetes Clinic of National Hospita...