September 2012

Recognizing and Treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Dr. Charles E. Argoff, Albany (NY) Medical Center, discussed diabetic peripheral neuropathy at PAINWeek 2012. He provided instruction in how to recognize and treat DPN. Quality of life is heavily impacted by DPN and there is increased medication and burden on the healthcare system, with a cost of up to $13.7 billion dollars annually. Dr. …

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Drugs Similar in Efficacy for Neuropathic Pain in Diabetes

Julia Boyle, PhD., University of Surrey (UK), and colleagues conducted a study of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics with chronic painful DPN taking common medications to treat DPN: amitryptiline (Elavil), duloxetine (Cymbalta), and pregabalin (Lyrica). Their goal was to assess the impact of these medications on pain, sleep, daytime functioning, and quality of life.  …

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