ea0099ep69 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2024
Ben Salah Dhoha
, Abdelmouleh Mariem
, Soomauroo Siddiqa
, Elleuch Mona
, Boujelben Khouloud
, Hadjkacem Faten
, Charfi Nadia
, Mnif Fatma
, Mnif Mouna
, Abid Mohamed
, Rekik Nabila
Introduction: Distal and symmetrical peripheral polyneuropathy is the most frequent type of diabetic neuropathy. Its painful form (PDN) is the most common cause of non-traumatic neuropathic pain and can place a heavy burden on elderly patientsÂ’ lives. Despite the major impact that it can have on the quality of life, PDN is generally underdiagnosed because of a large interindividual variability of symptoms and in the absence of well-established diagnostic criteria.<p c...