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. 2020 Jul 14;35(4):e146. doi: 10.5001/omj.2020.65

Table 3. Patient-reported diabetes-related foot disease (DRFD) signs and symptoms.

DRFD signs and symptoms Responses
n
Total
n (%)
SPN symptoms in the last month
Burning sensation in feet 340 129 (38.0)
Tingling in feet 340 98 (28.9)
Numbness in feet 343 66 (19.2)
Pins and needles in feet 341 91 (26.7)
Heaviness or tightness in feet 338 92 (27.2)
One or more of the SPN symptoms 350 193 (55.1)
PVD symptoms in the last month,
Pain or cramping while walking
In calves 344 116 (33.7)
In the back of thighs 341 101 (29.6)
In buttocks/bottom area 342 96 (28.1)
Foot pain at night 329 119 (36.2)
One or more of the PVD symptoms 350 172 (49.1)
Foot ulceration (ever) 335 42 (12.5)
Foot deformity signs
Hammer or clawed toes 341 5 (1.5)
Bunions 343 12 (3.5)
Corns/callouses 340 38 (11.2)
Lumps or bumps 336 36 (10.7)
One or more foot deformity signs 350 77 (22.0)
Lower limb amputation 346 7 (2.0)

SPN: sensory peripheral neuropathy; PVD: peripheral vascular disease.