Search for: [Abstract = "e mean age was 30.5 ± 10.9 in patients and 27.7 ± 7.1 \(p<0.30\) in the control group. Patients suffered more frequently from hypertension, hypothyroidism, skin problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as symptoms specifically related to neuropathy, i.e. burning and \/ or tingling of the hands and \/ or feet, and vasovagal symptoms. The mean score of the first part of MNSI was 1.17 ± 1.62. The mean score of the second part was 0.61 ± 1.12 and the average total score was 1.74 ± 2.36. In 15 \(17%\) patients, the total score amounted to four or more, which suggested neuropathy. No differences were found between patients and controls regarding amplitude of the response from the sural nerve and conduction velocity. However, comparison of the proportion of abnormal conduction results showed more abnormalities in DM1 group \(ꭓ=4.45, p<0.035\). The mean intima\-media thickness for both internal carotid arteries was 0.39 ±0.11mm in the patient group, which was significantly more than in the controls \(0.33 ±0.06mm, p<0.015\). The results of CESD\-R, KSS, SF\-36, SWLS and SOC tests and questionnaires showed no differences between both groups. The subgroup of patients with DM1, complaining of neuropathic symptoms such as numbness and tingling, showed higher age, higher BMI, longer disease duration, and lower quality of life in the SF\-36. The MNSI score correlated with age and with SF\-36. The ampli"]
