Diabetic polyneuropathy and neuropathic pain: findings from a qualitative study
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Treating diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain affects the functionality, mood, and sleep patterns of approximately 10 to 20 percent of patients with diabetes mellitus. Treatment goals include restoring function and improving pain control. Patients can realistically expect a 30 to 50 percent reduction in discomfort with improved functionality. The main classes of agents used to treat diabetic peripheral ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Practical Diabetes
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2047-2897,2047-2900
DOI: 10.1002/pdi.2307