Healthy Tadulako Journal
HbA1c and Peripheral Sensory Loss in Relation to Diabetic Foot Screening Findings
By Auliya Rosyida Anwar, Adi Sucipto, Desty Ervira Puspaningtyas and 3 others.
Abstract
complications and care needs among people with diabetes.
Objectives
To examine associations of HbA1c and peripheral sensory loss with abnormal foot screening findings among Persadia members at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital.
Methods
This quantitative cross sectional study included 36 participants selected by total sampling. HbA1c measurement, 10 g monofilament examination, and standardized foot observation were performed. HbA1c was categorized as <7% or >/7%. Frequencies, contingency tables, odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals, and two sided Fisher exact tests were analyzed.
Results
Twenty seven participants had HbA1c <7%, and 13 had abnormal foot screening findings. Abnormal findings occurred in 4 of 9 participants with HbA1c >/7% and 9 of 27 with HbA1c <7% (OR 1.60; 95% CI 0.34–7.46; p=0.693). Recalculation of the reported sensory loss table yielded OR 3.09 (95% CI 0.71–13.47; p=0.153), although the sensory loss table requires reconciliation with the descriptive neuropathy counts.