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Patient Brochure - Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
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Patient Brochure - Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Patient Brochure - Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
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Patient Brochure - Painful Diabetic Neuropathy-1

The most important step you can take to reduce your chances of developing PDN or to decrease its severity is to follow your doctor’s ­nstructions i on managing your blood sugar levels. This may ­nclude blood glucose monitoring, ­aking i t p ­ rescribed medications, a healthy diet, and r­egular exercise. The SENSUS Pain Management System is prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will write the prescription and send it to a medical equipment supplier. The supplier will provide you with the SENSUS system. By following the step-by-step instructions, you should be ready to start using SENSUS for pain relief within 10 minutes. Are You Suffering from Painful Diabetic Neuropathy? Take Control of Your Pain with The American Diabetes Association recommends lowering your blood glucose levels to reduce the risk and severity of nerve damage. Despite best efforts, many people with diabetes will develop PDN and require ­ dditional therapy. a Your doctor may prescribe medications which can help control the pain. Another treatment option your doctor may prescribe is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator. These are electronic devices which stimulate your nerves to reduce your pain. By comfortably stimulating the nerves that carry normal non-painful sensations to your brain, the stimulation changes the levels of certain natural chemicals in your nervous system that decreases your pain. Ask your doctor about the SENSUS™ Pain Management System. To learn more, visit: www.SENSUSRx.com or call 1-888-786-7287 The SENUS Pain Management System is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator designed for chronic pain control in the legs and feet. It may be an option for you. ©2014 NeuroMetrix, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Using SENSUS? SENSUS consists of a device and an electrode. The device is comfortably secured to your leg, just below the knee, with a Velcro® strap. To use SENSUS, simply snap the electrode onto the device, place it on your leg and press the ­ utton to start a therapy b session. Each session lasts 60 minutes with pain relief starting in about 15 minutes, and often lasting 30 minutes following the end of the session. You may use SENSUS as often as you need. Do you have burning, stabbing or shooting pain in your feet or legs? SENSUS for Sleep SENSUS may be used at bedtime to help you get to sleep...

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