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  2. Feb 3, 2022 · Although the term “diabetic neuropathy” encompasses a broad spectrum of different neuropathic conditions, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common and most studied among them and has the strongest available evidence regarding therapeutic approaches .

  3. Feb 25, 2024 · DPN is primarily diagnosed clinically through history and neurological assessment of small fiber sensation with temperature changes or pinpricks, large fiber sensation with vibrations, and ulceration risk with pressure testing using a 10 g monofilament.

    • Myron A. Bodman, Matthew Varacallo
    • 2024/02/25
    • 2017
  4. Oct 2, 2021 · Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. Tight glycaemic management focused on lowering haemoglobin A1C and increasing time in the target glucose range along with metabolic risk factor management form the cornerstone of DPN prevention.

    • 10.7573/dic.2021-10-2
    • 2022
    • Drugs Context. 2022; 11: 2021-10-2.
  5. Apr 29, 2022 · Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout the body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in the legs and feet.

  6. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of both type 1 and 2 diabetes. It is a leading cause of lower-limb amputation and disabling neuropathic pain.

    • Dinesh Selvarajah, Debasish Kar, Kamlesh Khunti, Melanie J Davies, Adrian R Scott, Jeremy Walker, So...
    • 2019
  7. What is diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)? Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) pain is a debilitating and progressive neurological disorder that significantly impacts quality of life and functional ability for those with diabetes.

  8. Mar 13, 2024 · The management of painful DPN involves treating its underlying cause via lifestyle modifications and intensive glucose control, targeting its pathogenesis, and providing symptomatic pain relief, thereby improving patient function and health-related quality of life.