On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
A self-screening handout for diabetic peripheral neuropathy - patient-centric Peripheral neuropathy (PN), a condition characterized by numbness, pain, or a burning sensation in the feet, often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for other painful conditions. This is a significant issue as neuropathic pain is associated with three times higher healthcare expenditure due to anxiety, depression, and... Continue Reading →
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions globally, and one of its most serious complications is foot ulceration, which can lead to amputation and even death. A recent study by Mohammed et al. (2023) has provided valuable insights into the long-term risks associated with diabetes, particularly focusing on the incidence of foot ulceration and... Continue Reading →
In the insightful publication by Pouwer, Mizokami-Stout, Reeves, Pop-Busui, Tesfaye, Boulton, and Vileikyte, featured in Diabetes Care, the authors emphasize the urgent need for enhanced psychosocial care for individuals with diabetic neuropathy. This comprehensive study highlights the significant psychological impact of diabetic neuropathy, including depression and anxiety, which often go undetected and untreated. The authors... Continue Reading →
The Withings Body Pro 2 presents significant potential for improving the management of diabetes complications, particularly in the early detection and monitoring of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This cellular scale is notably the first to offer a modular approach tailored to chronic conditions, with an initial focus on diabetes. Here's an overview of its features and... Continue Reading →
Important work from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) covering a wide area of diabetes complications
A great idea from our Jordanian colleagues. Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is highly prevalent among Jordanian patients, mostly are asymptomatic. Early recognition and appropriate management of neuropathy is important to improve symptoms, reduce sequelae, and improve quality of life. This study aims at exploring the role of pharmacists in the early recognition of DPN... Continue Reading →
Continued strong work from our friends and colleagues making the link between the eyes and the sole Objective: Screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is essential for early detection and timely intervention. Quantitative assessment of small nerve fiber damage is key to the early diagnosis and assessment of its progression. Corneal confocal microscopy (CCM) is a... Continue Reading →
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with Foot Ulcer: One of a Kind Compelling and insightful work from Chandan Sen and coworkers. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with Foot Ulcer: One of a Kind Significance: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) associated with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is likely to be complicated with critical factors such as biofilm infection... Continue Reading →
Gut Microbiota and Complications of Type-2 Diabetes The gut microbiota has been linked to the emergence of obesity, metabolic syndrome and the onset of type 2 diabetes through decreased glucose tolerance and insulin resistance. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health consequences such as impaired kidney function, blindness, stroke, myocardial infarction and lower limb amputation.... Continue Reading →
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is associated with a decline in cognition for people with type 2 diabetes, according to study findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications. In findings from the Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes Study (GRADE), diabetic peripheral neuropathy was associated with worse results in cognitive tests, but no association was found with... Continue Reading →
