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Abstract
Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) is a common neurological complication
in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) which affects their quality of life. Research Design:a
descriptive analytic study.The aimof the study is to assess Health Needs and Problems for Diabetic
Neuropathy Setting This study was conducted at diabetic clinic outpatient Ain Shams University
hospital. SamplingA purposive sample includes (162) client suffering from diabetic neuropathy were
chosen randomly Tools three tools were used for data collection, first: An interview
Questionnaire including three parts; socio demographic, Medical history, and knowledge related to
diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. Second Healthy practices assessment sheet for client’s’ with
diabetic neuropathy. ThirdA neurological examination scale s. ResultsDescribes that 93.2%
respectively had unsatisfactory knowledge related diabetes mellitus and health need and problems
for diabetic neuropathy. Reveals that 82.7% of the studied sample had duration of diabetes of more
than 10 years period Illustrates that 87.7%, 75.9%, 50.6 %, 73.5%, respectively reported
negative life style regarding practicing exercise, rest and sleep pattern, medication compliance
and follow up. With a total score level of (67.9%) representing negative life style. Positive
Nutritional habits had (54.9). Shows that the study sample had normal blood pressure were
(58.6%)while 66.7% had abnormal random blood sugar .as for BMI (87.6
%) were abnormal weight and 52%had normal foot appearances
ConclusionThere was highly statistically significant between client with diabetic neuropathy
knowledge and their life style. Diabetic DN is a considerable complication of DM. The related risk
factors were old age, prolonged and poorly controlled DM and associated medical disorders.
Recommendations: Screening programs for early detection, diagnosis
,treatment and prevention of diabetic complication.