Is it possible to substitute the monofilament test for the Ipswich Touch Test in screening for peripheral diabetic neuropathy?

Is it possible to substitute the monofilament test for the Ipswich Touch Test in screening for peripheral diabetic neuropathy?

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the agreement and efficacy of the Ipswich Touch Test compared to the monofilament test in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods A cross-sectional and analytical study was conducted. The inclusion criteria were patients with type II dia...

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Main Authors: Luz Marina Alfonso Dutra, Mirian Conceição Moura, Flaviene Alves do Prado, Giselle De Oliveira Lima, Manuela Costa Melo, Rubens Nelson Morato Fernandez, Maria Rita Carvalho Garbi Novaes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Adult health
Diabetic foot
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes neuropathies
Secondary care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-020-00534-2

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