Peripheral diabetic neuropathies as complications of diabetes mellitus: review study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2021v11i67p6923-6936Keywords:
diabetic neuropathies, neuralgia, risk factors, diabetes mellitusAbstract
Objective: this study aimed to highlight publications expressed in the worldwide scientific literature on this topic. Methods: this is an integrative review that follows a pico strategy to identify the factors associated with diabetic neuropathy. The search for articles carried out in three electronic databases: medline, virtual health library and scielo. The descriptors "diabetic neuropathies", "neuralgia", "risk factors", "diabetes mellitus" were used, with complete texts, published between 2011 and 2021. Result: 118 articles were found. Fifty-five articles were selected to be read in full and 5 met the criteria of this review. Conclusion: diabetic neuropathy can be reduced with better blood glucose control, and improved lipid and blood pressure levels.