Aims To determine the association between the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and neuropathy
in Chennai, India. Methods We recruited participants attending the MV Hospital for Diabetes.
Neuropathy was defined using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument combined
index and MetS was defined using the updated National Cholesterol Education Program
criteria. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the associations
between individual metabolic components and neuropathy. Results Of the 652 participants …