Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy [electronic resource] : A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians / edited by Erin Lawson, Miroslav "Misha" Backonja.

Epidemiology and Scope of Impact of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Biology and Pathophysiology of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Diagnosis of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Prevention and Control of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Medical Treatments for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Physical therapy for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Psychological treatment for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Acupuncture and Alternative Treatments for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Interventional and Invasive treatment for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Billing, Reimbursement, and Healthcare Utilization for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Advances in Pharmaceutical Options and Current Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy -- Nursing and Home Care Perspective of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy -- Impact of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy on Patients -- Impact of Treatments for Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathies on Patients -- Patient resources for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy.

Painful diabetic polyneuropathy is the most common and disturbing of painful conditions experienced by people with diabetes. As the diabetes rate continues to grow, the number of people suffering from painful diabetic polyneuropathy will as well – increasing both patient suffering and demands on healthcare resources. Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy covers all aspects of these painful disorders from pathophysiology and diagnosis, treatment and prevention, future approaches and the nursing perspective, to billing issues and the patient’s experience. Written by experts in their fields, each chapter presents the full perspective of these painful disorders with an emphasis on evidence-based scientific information. Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy is a comprehensive resource for general and family medicine practitioners, neurologists and pain medicine specialists. It will also serve as a resource for patients for education, support, and treatment sites. .