Table 2. Percentages of correct answers given to the questions questioning the level of knowledge about diabetic neuropathy
Questions Correct answers Number (n) Percentage (%)
When is diabetic neuropathy screening done in type 2 DM patients?
Once a year
80
36,5
When is diabetic neuropathy screening done in type 1 DM patients?
Once a year
50
22,8
When does nerve damage begin in DM patients?
Prediabetes period
43
19,6
What is the most important risk factor for diabetic neuropathy in types 1 and 2 DM?
DM and duration of hyperglycemia
192
87,7
Diabetic neuropathy (especially distal-symmetrical sensory polyneuropathy involving the lower extremities) is the most important cause of foot amputation, together with infection and ischemia.
True
197
90,0
In diabetic neuropathy, the 5th cranial nerve is the most commonly involved cranial nerve and causes facial paralysis, hyperacusis, and decrease in tears.
False
44
20,1
In diabetic neuropathy, the heart becomes overly sensitive to catecholamines. dysrhythmias, increased exercise intolerance and sudden death may occur.
True
126
57,5
Diabetic neuropathy causes an increase in gastric motility and ejaculation rate and often diarrhea.
False
70
32,0
Diabetic neuropathy may be the cause of erectile dysfunction and infertility in men, difficulty in sexual arousal and dyspareunia in women.
True
197
90,0
In diabetic neuropathy, an uncontrolled increase in sweating can be seen in the affected area.
False
40
18,3
What is the most effective method to prevent diabetic neuropathy and delay its progression.
Optimal glycemic control
206
94,1
Knowledge of diabetic neuropathy diagnosis / screening tests UK screening test Michigan neuropathy screening test Pin-prick test Achilles reflex Monofilament test Vibration test (128 hz diapason ) Determination of vibration threshold (Biotesiometer) EMG 8 28 24 84 10 54 16 133 3,7 12,8 11,0 38,4 4,6 24,7 7,3 60,7