Validation of Ipswich Touch Test for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Screening in Primary Care

"Ipswich touch test: A simple test to screen for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) by lightly touching the patient's toes with the index finger and asking them to identify which foot is touched.~10g monofilament test: A more sensitive test to confirm DPN by applying a thin nylon fiber to different sites on the patient's feet and asking them to indicate when they feel the pressure.~Test procedure: The patient closes their eyes and the examiner performs both tests in a specific sequence and records the results. The tests are done on healthy skin and not on wounds or calluses."