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DPN Patient Brochure
DPN Patient Brochure
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is a serious complication of diabetes caused by high blood glucose levels damaging nerves, primarily in the legs and feet. It affects over half of people with diabetes, leading to reduced sensation, pain, and poor balance. Without careful monitoring, DPN can worsen, leading to severe complications like foot ulcers and amputations.
- Early detection and accurate evaluation of nerve health are crucial.
- Manage diabetes effectively and take care of your feet.
- Consult specialists such as podiatrists and neurologists when necessary.
- The American Diabetes Association recommends lowering A1C levels to reduce nerve damage risk.
- Loss of sensation is not solely due to poor circulation; consult a doctor for proper diagnosis.
- Walking barefoot to stimulate circulation can increase injury risk.
- Good circulation does not eliminate the risk of foot ulcers or amputation.
- Pain or burning in feet, numbness, tingling, and increased sensitivity.
- Higher risk of falls due to loss of sensation and strength.
- Foot ulcers, which can lead to infections and amputations if neglected.
The NC-stat® | DPNCheck™ is a non-invasive, affordable nerve conduction test that measures the speed and strength of electrical activity in the sural nerve. It provides quantitative results for monitoring DPN progression and aids in early detection to prevent severe complications.
- A healthcare professional administers the test using a hand-held device with a disposable biosensor.
- The device delivers mild pulses to the area near the ankle bone, and results are analyzed by the doctor.
Regular monitoring and early intervention using tools like NC-stat® | DPNCheck™ are essential for managing DPN and preventing serious complications. Patients are encouraged to discuss DPN with their doctors and consider regular nerve conduction testing.
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Take Control of Your Nerves Protect Your Feet Ask your doctor about Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy or to learn more, visit: www.dpncheck.com ©2011 NeuroMetrix, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PN2203592 Rev B.
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DPN is primarily caused by chronically high blood glucose (“sugar”) levels damaging the nerves in the body, mostly in your legs and feet. It affects more than half of all people with diabetes. DPN reduces the ability to sense, which if severe may make people unaware of injuries to their feet. It may also lead to pain and poor balance. Unless DPN is carefully monitored, it can get worse. The resulting loss in feeling may make it difficult for you to notice foot injuries and treat them properly. What starts as a minor skin irritation (like stepping on a pebble) can become infected, develop into...
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What can happen if DPN goes untreated? Pain: Pain may be experienced in your legs and feet. However, some people will experience no symptoms at all, especially in early stages. Falls: People with DPN, especially the elderly, are at a higher risk of falling. This occurs because as DPN progresses you can lose sensation in your feet and strength, leading to falls that in some cases may result in serious injuries. Foot Ulcers & Amputation: Ulcers occur most often on the ball of the foot or on the bottom of the big toe. Remember, even though some ulcers do not hurt, every ulcer should be seen by your...
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Nerve Conduction Studies. Your doctor may perform an advanced form of testing called nerve conduction. This is a non-invasive test that measures the speed and strength of electrical activity in a nerve. The test gathers information about the structure and function of the nerves. In the case of diabetes, a sural nerve conduction test can help identify how much your diabetes has affected your nerves. Nerve conduction testing is the most objective way to assess DPN. It provides numbers - much like your blood glucose readings or blood pressure, which can be recorded and compared to future tests so...
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