Diabetic peripheral neuropathy in India: Underestimated and overlooked?

摘要

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has an undeniable significance in India. Not only does the country top the charts in terms of sheer numbers (including projected estimates), but relative to developed nations, a larger chunk of the disease appears to affect the younger generation. In addition, various distinctive characteristics in our affected populations have led to a now well-recognized Asian Indian Phenotype'; which appears to place Indians at a much higher risk for complications, especially premature coronary disease. Limited resources decreased awareness and inadequate access to specialized medical care are a reality for a large segment of the population in developing countries and have implications on designing management strategies at both the level of the community and the individual.