Did you know that between 50 and 75 percent of patients with diabetes mellitus have symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy? Yet, only 20 to 30 percent complain of neuropathic pain? Diagnosing this condition can prove challenging because symptoms and signs of peripheral neuropathy depend on various factors, including hypertension, smoking, increased height, high exposure to toxins such as ethanol, and total hyperglycemic exposure.
Neuropathic pain is often the first symptom motivating patients to go for a healthcare visit. But this can come very late in the degenerative process. Fortunately, pharmacists and convenient care clinicians can fill the gap when it comes to earlier detection and better interventions. Here’s what you need to know…
