PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Vinall, Maria
ED  - Rafferty, Pat
TI  - Understanding and Treating PDPNs
DP  - 2014 Nov 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 27--29
VI  - 14
IP  - 26
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/26/27.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/26/27.full
AB  - Neuropathic pain is common in patients with diabetes but is not always treated. This article discusses treating patients with neuropathic pain by targeting pain, depression, and anxiety. In addition, she advised screening patients for cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy, teaching foot care, maintaining tight glycemic control, and investing in patient education.