Neuropathy & Pain

There is not much evidence-based literature on point-of-care devices, yet they are commonly used for diagnosis. 

Patients experiencing pain along with their diabetic polyneuropathy are at an increased risk of vascular events and mortality.

Metformin has been associated with a higher incidence of peripheral neuropathy.

How often are opioids being initiated for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in newly diagnosed patients?

As patients’ vitamin D levels rose, the pain and other symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy decreased. 

Studies show a link between diabetic peripheral neuropathy and sarcopenia, which increases frailty and subsequent mortality.

After starting a new medication (gabapentin) for his neuropathy, a patient of mine gained 30lbs and presented with peripheral edema without symptoms.

Can lowering cholesterol be causing peripheral neuropathy?

Patients with type 2 diabetes on intensive lipid lowering therapy may be at an increased risk for developing secondary neuropathies, based on the results of a recent study.

New study findings challenge the link between neuropathic pain and vitamin D levels in people with type 2 diabetes.