Infrared Thermography May Be Considered a New Tool for the Early Detection of Diabetic Neuropathy

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a multifaceted condition that involves both metabolic and inflammatory processes. Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disorder that affects the nerves throughout the body. Thermography is a non-invasive, painless, and radiation-free test that uses infrared light to detect changes in the surface temperature of the body. Thermography can be used to monitor the progression of diabetic neuropathy. Thermography can be utilized to assess the effectiveness of treatment for diabetic neuropathy. Thermography can be used to monitor the progression of diabetic neuropathy. Thermography can be utilized to assess the effectiveness of treatment for diabetic neuropathy.

Materials and Methods: 60 Participants with type 2 diabetes and mild diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and 60 healthy controls were divided into 2 groups.

Results: The results show that infrared thermography shows increased temperature compared to controls.

Conclusion: Infrared imaging can detect changes in skin temperature, which can indicate nerve damage. This technology has been used to identify early signs of diabetic neuropathy before symptoms become severe. By detecting neuropathy early, clinicians can intervene with treatments that may slow the progression of the disease.