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elinating polyneuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and
other endocrine neuropathies, hence, before label-
ling diabetic neuropathy it is mandatory to exclude all
other causes of peripheral nerve dysfunction. Nerve
conduction studies are frequently used to assess the
presence of severity of peripheral nerve involvement
in patients with diabetes. They are sensitive, specif-
ic, reproducible, and easily standardised. Studies are
most commonly performed on upper and lower limbs
on motor and sensory nerves.

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