Review on the Vibration Perception Threshold to Early Detect Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Abstract The total population of diabetic patients increases from 4.7 % to 8.5 % in the adult population worldwide in only three decades. In Malaysia, more than 3 million of total population have been inflicted with diabetes. Vibration Perception Threshold is a non-invasive technique that can measure loss of sensation due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The threshold mainly depends on the frequency of vibration, the area of contact, the applied force, and the location of measurement. This paper will review on the factors influencing the vibration perception threshold and recent studies on the use of VPT to detect diabetes.