Counselling with Lifestyle Modification in Vitamin B12 deficient Diabetic Patients, its Correlation with Peripheral Neuropathy

This study is undertaken to assess the nutritional status of diabetic patient and intervention for the vitamin b12 deficient patients through diet and modification of lifestyle. Also see the correlation of vitamin b12 level and the peripheral neuropathy. The research design will be Interventional and correlational . Subject will be the diabetic patient from the age group of 35-75 years.  The sample size will be 256 Diabetic patients from OPD of Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Varanasi. Data collection of demographic profile, socio economic status and medical history of the respondents. After that anthropometric data (height, weight, BMI) and then data collection of diet intake within 24 hours by 24 hours food recall method. (3 consecutive days). Assessment of Biochemical parameters (FBS, PP, HbA1C, Vit B12, homocysteine level, lipid profile, Hb, MCV) which advise by doctor and examined in pathology in the supervision of doctor. With the help  of the screening tool MNSI Questionnaire to evaluation of the severity of peripheral neuropathy of each patient. Analysis of the data before and after 8 weeks follow up.