Analysis of factors influencing diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and construction of a nomogram prediction model - Scorecard - MDSpire

Analysis of factors influencing diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and construction of a nomogram prediction model

  • By

  • Shangren Xie

  • Jieru Wu

  • Yaoqi Xu

  • Feifei Lin

  • Rui Huang

  • Yingsong Zheng

  • June 24, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Investigation of Determinants of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients and Development of a Nomogram for Prediction

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionDiabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)
Key MechanismsAdvanced age, BMI, smoking, drinking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, DKD, DR
Target PopulationPatients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Care SettingClinical assessment and risk prediction

Key Highlights

  • Identified independent risk factors for DPN in T2DM patients.
  • Developed a nomogram for predicting DPN risk.
  • Area under the ROC curve was 0.795 for training and 0.857 for validation sets.
  • Effective early screening tool for high-risk T2DM patients.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize detailed medical history and neurological evaluation.
  • Employ Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument for preliminary screening.

Management

  • Focus on lifestyle modifications including weight management and smoking cessation.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular assessment of risk factors such as blood pressure, lipid levels, and blood glucose.

Risks

  • Increased risk of disability and amputation if DPN is not detected early.

Patient & Prescribing Data

570 patients with T2DM, aged 18 and older.

Management strategies should address comorbid conditions and lifestyle factors.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Implement early detection strategies for DPN in T2DM patients.
  • Use nomograms for individualized risk assessment.

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