The Effect of Foot and Ankle Exercise on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and over, * Having been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes for at least one year, * Diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy for at least 6 months by EMG by a neurologist, * Individuals with diabetes mellitus with neuropathic pain who score 12 or higher on the S-Lanns (Self-Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Sign) pain scale, * Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) value to be at least 1, * Receiving medical treatment for diabetic neuropathy, * Did not receive physical therapy and non-pharmacological treatment during the research period, * Having no physical and mental problems that will prevent communication, * Having blood glucose meters at home, * Individuals with smart device use, Exclusion Criteria: * Peripheral vascular complications due to diabetes or another etiology, * Having a history of surgery on the knee, ankle and hip and indication for surgery during the intervention period, * Those who cannot communicate on the phone (with hearing problems), * Having nephropathy, retinopathy and diabetic foot, * Neurological diseases (stroke, cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy) and serious musculoskeletal problems (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis) * Neurocognitive disorder (Alzheimer's disease, dementia), * Not taking any physical therapy during the intervention period, * Patients with deep vein thrombosis, femur fractures, surgical conditions, open wounds