Abstract Purpose of Review Many Americans cope with painful diabetic neuropathy (DN) as
a sequela of high rates of diabetes mellitus in the US population. Appropriate management …

A wealth of information exists regarding the plight of patients suffering with diabetic
peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). Although physical pain is certainly a primary challenge …

Objective Diabetes mellitus is associated with a number of complications that can adversely
impact patients' quality of life. A common and often painful complication is painful diabetic …

Aims: To examine the contribution of demographic, social, clinical and psychological factors
to emotional distress in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (DN). Methods: In total, 142 …

Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is difficult to treat, with pharmacological treatments
providing only partial pain relief that is limited by medication side effects. This necessitates a …

Purpose Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) has a significant impact on patients' quality of
life, affecting sleep, mood, mobility, ability to work, interpersonal relationships, overall self …

There are very few studies of psychological treatments for neuropathic pain, such as diabetic
neuropathy. This seems unnecessary as studies that examine such issues show that …

Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is one microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus
(DM) and the focus of this thesis. PDN is a neuropathic pain condition characterised by …

The provision of care for patients with type II diabetes in primary care must involve assessing
patients for peripheral neuropathy of the feet. Objectives. This paper will demonstrate that …

Painful diabetic neuropathy (pDN) is characterised by both sensory and affective
disturbances, suggesting a complex bidirectional relationship of neuropathic pain and mood …