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Subgroup-analysis was performed by subdividing RCTs according to whether the peripheral neuropathy diagnosed in patients was diabetic or non-diabetic. Taking ALC decreased VAS scores significantly in diabetic patients. VAS = Visual Analogue Scale; ALC = acetyl-l-carnitine; UCE = U.S.-Canadian-European Study; UC = U.S.-Canadian Study; SD = standard deviation; CI = confidence interval.
