Title
Oral and Topical Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
December 26, 2021
Last Updated Month/Year
September 3, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To review all of the available options to reduce pain in patients with diabetes, including oral, topical, and nonpharmacologic interventions.
Target Patient Population
Adults with diabetes and nerve pain
Target Provider Population
Neurologists, primary care providers, pain specialists, endocrinologists and other providers who manage patients with diabetes
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Long term care
Intended Users
Diabetes educator, nurse, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Treatment, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D011115 - Polyneuropathies, D003929 - Diabetic Neuropathies
Keywords
diabetes, neuropathic pain, neuropathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, nerve pain