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Habitual physical activity, peripheral neuropathy, foot deformities and lower limb function: characterising prevalence and interlinks in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 20 , issue 2 , 2015 , pages: 101–107

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1056482

Author(s): AF Adeniyi Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria , OS Aiyegbusi Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria , OO Ogwumike Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria , PO Adejumo Department of Nursing, Nigeria , AA Fasanmade Department of Medicine, Nigeria

Keywords: diabetes mellitus , foot complications , physical activity

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Abstract

Background: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may have diverse foot problems, but how these problems are linked with physical activity is not clear. This study investigated the prevalence of foot problems among patients with T2DM and investigated how the problems were related to physical activity.

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