Abstract:
Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, and it is characterized by peripheral nerve dysfunction to a certain extent, which can affect the quality of life of patients.
Objective To analyze the influencing factors of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and put forward the corresponding nursing countermeasures through the investigation of diabetic patients.
Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among diabetic patients in the endocrinology department of a third-class hospital in Beijing from February to May in 2021. The basic information, living habits and disease status of the patients were collected.
Results Totally 200 diabetic patients were included in this study, with 139 (70%) males and 61 (30%) females, and their average age was (70.07±7.939) years. There were 81 (40.5%) cases with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and 141 (70.5%) cases with related symptoms. The highest incidence of related symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was cold hands and feet in 77 cases (39.5%) and numbness in 66 cases (33.8%). Univariate analysis showed that smoking history, drinking history, diet, exercise habits, work or life stress, the course of disease, family history, frequency of physical examination, and other chronic diseases were related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (all P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that smoking history (OR=2.075, 95% CI: 1.257-3.426), frequent consumption of fried or processed foods (OR=3.518, 95% CI: 1.878-6.592) and other diabetic complications (OR=2.285, 95% CI: 1.442-3.620) were associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (P<0.05).
Conclusion Life-style is closely related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Patients with a history of smoking, frequent consumption of fried or processed foods, and other diabetic complications are more likely to develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Early identification and intervention can reduce the incidence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and improve the quality of life of patients.