Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

History of Wound Care

The ‘Gold Standard’ of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Testing

07/06/2020

Jaclyn Gaydos

Although it is debatable today, the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Examination (SWME) is considered to be the gold standard for first-line screening of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the feet.1,2 Testing the feet of patients with diabetes...

Although it is debatable today,...

07/06/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Diabetes Watch

Current Perspectives On The Differential Diagnosis For Peripheral Neuropathy

10/22/2018

By Paul Chromey, DPM

An estimated 20 million people in the United States have some form of peripheral neuropathy, a condition that develops as a result of damage to the peripheral nervous system.1 Peripheral neuropathies can present in a variety of forms and...

An estimated 20 million people...

10/22/2018

Podiatry Today

Compounding Meds For Diabetic Neuropathic Pain: Can They Have An Impact?

02/23/2015

Allen Jacobs, DPM, FACFAS

Topical compounded medications may play a key role in the armamentarium of treatments for diabetic neuropathy, particularly patients who have multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy issues. Accordingly, this author demonstrates how...

Topical compounded medications...

02/23/2015

Podiatry Today