Peripheral and Autonomic Neuropathy in South Asians and White Caucasians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Possible Explanations for Epidemiological Differences
Table 2
Ethnic differences in components of the MNSI and monofilament perception. Data are presented as % of abnormal test/response in the particular ethnic groups. MNSIe: the examination component of MNSI. MNSIq: the questionnaire component of MNSI. questions are not scored as part of the MNSIq. and < 0.0033 were considered significant for differences in the components of MNSIe and MNSIq, respectively, following the Bonferroni correction. Statistical analysis in this table represents univariate analysis with no adjustments.
South Asian ()
White Caucasian ()
values
MNSIe
Inspection
51.6
63.3
0.054
Ulcers
1.6
4.3
0.195
Ankle reflexes
35.7
56.1
0.001
Vibration
32.5
54.7
<0.001
10 g monofilament
23.8
43.9
0.001
MNSIq
Are your legs and/or feet numb?
46.8
41.4
0.376
Do you ever have any burning pain in your legs and/or feet?
55.6
43.6
0.051
Are your feet too sensitive to touch?
24.6
26.4
0.733
Do you get muscle cramps in your legs and/or feet
62.7
70.7
0.165
Do you ever have any prickling feelings in your legs or feet?
59.5
44.3
0.013
Does it hurt when the bed covers touch your skin?
14.3
11.4
0.486
When you get into the tub or shower, are you able to tell the hot water from the cold water?
7.9
10.0
0.558
Have you ever had an open sore on your foot?
11.1
25.7
0.002
Has your doctor ever told you that you have diabetic neuropathy?
20.6
27.1
0.215
Do you feel weak all over most of the time
53.2
33.6
0.001
Are your symptoms worse at night?
43.7
36.4
0.230
Do your legs hurt when you walk?
59.5
60.7
0.843
Are you able to sense your feet when you walk?
8.7
17.1
0.043
Is the skin on your feet so dry that it cracks open?
