Risk factor associations with clinical distal symmetrical polyneuropathy and various neuropathy screening instruments and protocols in type 1 diabetes

ObjectiveTo determine whether DSP and neuropathy-assessment instruments used by non-physicians have similar risk factors.Research design and methodsAnalyses were cross-sectional (n = 176).ResultsRisk factors were similar for DSP and screening devices.ConclusionsThese data support the clinical utility of neuropathy screening devices used by non-physician personnel.