Qualidade de vida em pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 com e sem polineuropatia diabética periférica

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that may be accompanied by a number of vascular complications. The most common and disable complication is diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy (DPPN), characterized by loss of sensation and muscle atrophy. These changes have a negative impact on the quality of life of diabetics. Aim: To evaluate the quality of life of type 2 diabetic patients who present or not diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy. Method: Cross-sectional study that evaluated 54 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF). The diagnosis of DPPN was conducted through Neuropathy Symptom Score and the Neuropathy Disability Score and the protective sensitivity was assessed by Semmes-Weinstein nylon monofilaments (SWM) 10g. Results: The prevalence of DPPN, was 40.8% and the change of protective sensitivity was 25%. In relation the quality of life patients with DPPN had lower scores in all domains of the WHOQOL-BREF, when compared to individuals without DPPN. Conclusion: Diabetics with DPPN, dismantled have poorer perception of overall quality of life.