Introduction:

Currently, type 2 diabetes mellitus is considered a global epidemic. It is one of the most transcending problems due to its high prevalence and huge social and economic repercussion; for this reason, the purpose of this study was to comprehensively evaluate foot sensitivity in people participants. The Michigan Neuropathy Screening test was used with Semme-Weinstein monofilament testing, diapason, cold/hot temperature testing, and Achilles reflex.

Results and Discussion:

Females prevailed with 70.2% and 29.8% for men; mean age was 56.44 years and an average of 12.34 years with the disease. Moderate neuropathic symptoms were registered in 46%, 26.3% severe; 65.7% showed risk of positive neuropathy (40.9% women and 24.8% men), 41.1% with moderate loss of sensitivity and 29.3% normal with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico.

Materials and Methods:

The study design was descriptive correlational; the sample was comprised of 198 sensitivity; 74.7% have deficient glycemic control. The risk factors detected with greater prevalence were helomas, hyperkeratosis, and deformities.

Conclusions:

Significant correlation exists between sensitivity loss with years with the disease and hyperglycemia and neuropathy symptoms; sensitivity loss in women is from moderate to severe and in men it is moderate.

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