Global increase in incidence of type 1 diabetic mellitus, is linkage to increase in complications of type 1 diabetes. Non retinopathy visual impairment are common and among the leading cause of visual loss in people with diabetes. Despite all of this there is a dearth of data on magnitude of non-retinopathy visual impairment in T1DM. We aimed to assess the burden of non-retinopathy visual impairment in T1DM so that appropriate intervention can be instituted....

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes that significantly increases the risk of foot ulceration and amputation. Early detection of loss of protective sensation (LOPS) is critical, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to validate the Ipswich Touch Test (IpTT), a simple and non-invasive screening tool, against the 10 g monofilament (MF) and other neurological assessments in individuals with Type II diabetes....