This module takes a closer look at the underlying mechanisms resulting in diabetic neuropathy and examines available treatment options for people with the condition and key considerations involved in planning their care.
Tesfaye S, Vileikyte L, Rayman G, Sindrup SH, Perkins BA, Baconja M, Vinik AI, Boulton AJ; Toronto Expert Panel on Diabetic Neuropathy. Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: consensus recommendations on diagnosis, assessment and management. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2011 Oct;27(7):629-38.
http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21695762/
Finnerup NB, Attal N, Haroutounian S, McNicol E, Baron R, Dworkin RH, Gilron I, Haanpää M, Hansson P, Jensen TS, Kamerman PR, Lund K, Moore A, Raja SN, Rice AS, Rowbotham M, Sena E, Siddall P, Smith BH, Wallace M. Pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Neurol. 2015 Feb;14(2):162-73.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25575710/
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
✓ Explain the pathophysiological mechanisms underpinning the development and progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
✓ Outline the options available to reduce the risk of developing DPN and effectively support, manage and treat people with DPN
✓ Plan the multidisciplinary management of people with early, subclinical DPN; painful DPN, or clinical DPN affecting the lower leg and/or foot
This module includes self-marked assessments, such as knowledge checks and/or case studies, as well as a marked final assessment, which you can attempt up to five times. To complete the module, you must review all chapters, pass the final assessment (80% pass mark), and fill in our feedback form.