Ann Rehabil Med.  2023 Aug;47(4):234-236. 10.5535/arm.23122.

Refined Diagnostic Protocol for Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Paving the Way for Timely Detection

• Oh BM

• KMID: 2545320
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.23122

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  Fig. 1. A sample adaptation of nerve conduction study (NCS) in Lee’s Severity System. The total turn-around time for the evaluation or distal symmetric sensorimotor polyneuropathy can be as short as 30 minutes, especially in the early stage.

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