Predictive effects of diabetes-related risk factors for falls in community-dwelling people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy based on a logistic regression model

We showed the potential of a predictive model for recurrent falls based on commonly evaluated variables in community-dwelling individuals with diabetes for use in clinical practice. Even for individuals who are not at a high risk for falls, it is crucial to assess the combination of DPN signs, symptoms, and severity and the perception of balance problems, as these are more relevant in people with diabetes than the traditional physical impairments associated to aging.