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Early detection and identification of associated factors are essential for preventing complications and improving diabetes care.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n To estimate the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and identify its independent predictors among participants with T2DM in rural South India.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 390 participants with T2DM in the field practice area of a Rural Health and Training Centre, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, from October 2022 to August 2024. Participants were selected using a two-stage cluster sampling technique. DPN was assessed using the 10-g monofilament test, 128-Hz tuning fork test, and ankle reflex assessment. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and multivariable logistic regression. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy was 35.6% (95% CI: 30.8%\u201340.3%). Poor glycemic control and low medication adherence were observed in 47.2% and 34.1% of participants, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression showed that age \u226560 years, insulin-based treatment, alcohol consumption, the presence of comorbidities, poor glycemic control, and low medication adherence were independent predictors of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Participants aged <60 years had significantly lower odds of diabetic peripheral neuropathy than those aged \u226560 years.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n More than one-third of participants with T2DM had diabetic peripheral neuropathy. 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