Figure 3:
A plot of staged severity of DSPN in HS and persons with DM in studied mid North American ethnic cohorts. Stage 0 is without abnormality of composite NC score #2, of four sensitive CVs and DLs of limb nerves. Stage 1 persons have abnormality of composite NC score #2 without neuropathy signs. Stage 2 has NC abnormality and neuropathy signs of feet or legs. Stage 3 has NC abnormality and signs extending to the thighs.