Background: Diabetes-related consequences, including microvascular and macrovascular, pose a significant burden in India. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is becoming more common, resulting in an increase in the number of people suffering from DM complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most prevalent complication among DM patients, affecting 18.8 to 61.9 percent of those in India. DPN problems can be reduced if diagnosed early. Screening programmes at the primary care level can aid in the early detection of problems and improve health outcomes in diabetic patients. The purpose of this research was to determine risk factors for peripheral neuropathy in newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic patients in Cuttack, Odisha.