Purpose: This study aimed to assess association between change in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) and the risk of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Patients and Methods: A retrospective study was performed, which included 185 individuals with type 2 diabetes. At baseline, and at two-year follow-up, we collected basic data, recorded symptoms and signs of DPN, measured biochemical indicators, composite motor nerve conduction velocity (composite MCV), and composite sensory nerve conduction velocity (composite SCV).
Results: Changes of composite SCV, MCV and TCSS among different changes in UACR in patients without DPN and with DPN were not significantly different. An increase in UACR ≥ 30% (OR 3.059, 95%; CI: 1.012– 9.249) suggested a risk for new-onset DPN. Based on ROC curve analysis, the areas under the curve were 0.654 ± 0.066 for change of UACR levels in non-DPN patients.
Conclusion: Change in UACR and NCV was not related in patients without DPN and with DPN; change in UACR ≥ 30% suggested a risk for new-onset DPN.
Keywords: diabetic peripheral neuropathy, type 2 diabetes, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio, nerve conduction velocity