Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) affects lipid metabolism and was associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) complications, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Despite improved glycemic contro Show more
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) affects lipid metabolism and was associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) complications, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Despite improved glycemic control, DPN prevalence continues to rise, indicating mechanisms beyond hyperglycemia. We assessed the association between The case-control study included 908 Lebanese patients with T2DM (382 with DPN, 526 without) and 695 healthy controls who underwent multimodal DPN assessment (NCS, QST, and MNSI). T2DM patients showed significantly higher frequencies of Show less