What are the common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy?
Impaired sensation, numbness, tingling, weakness, and muscle wasting are a few. Sometimes you can feel pain at the slightest touch.
What is the most important thing you can do to prevent further progression of diabetic neuropathy?
Maintaining stable and optimal glucose levels
How does smoking affect diabetic neuropathy?
Smoking causes vasoconstriction and poor circulation to the peripherals, causing poor perfusion and increasing the risk of potential foot complications.
What can family members or loved ones do to support your management of diabetic neuropathy?
Encourage healthy eating and exercise by leading by example. The household should eat clean and exercise. Also help check their feet daily.
What is the role of a podiatrist in diabetic foot care?
Podiatrists are trained to assess nerve damage, identify risks, and come up with a treatment and prevention plan.
What are the steps of the Ipswich Touch Test?
What are the steps of the Ipswich Touch Test?Lightly touch the tips of the first, third, and fifth toes of both feet with the index finger for 1-2 seconds to detect a loss in sensation
What is the first line therapeutic choice for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy?
First-line pharmacotherapy options for painful diabetic neuropathy include antidepressants - Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and anticonvulsants