The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team

Supporting the Person with Diabetes who has Diabetes Related Peripheral Neruopathy

Episode Summary

Join Gary Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS, and Jodi Lavin Tompkins, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, for an insightful discussion on diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Rothenberg explores the clinical manifestations, risk factors, and diagnostic approaches to neuropathy, while highlighting strategies for effective patient engagement and self-care support. The conversation also introduces the pyramid of treatments and therapies—a practical framework to guide interventions for individuals affected by neuropathy. Tune in to enhance your understanding of diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy and access the accompanying patient education handout designed to support self-management and shared decision-making. This episode is supported by an education grant from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals.

Episode Notes

Join Gary Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS, and Jodi Lavin Tompkins, MSN, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, for an insightful discussion on diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Rothenberg explores the clinical manifestations, risk factors, and diagnostic approaches to neuropathy, while highlighting strategies for effective patient engagement and self-care support. The conversation also introduces the pyramid of treatments and therapies—a practical framework to guide interventions for individuals affected by neuropathy. Tune in to enhance your understanding of diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy and access the accompanying patient education handout designed to support self-management and shared decision-making. This episode is supported by an education grant from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. 

Disclosure: Gary is Director of Medical Affairs, Podimetrics, makers of an FDA device to measure for prevention of diabetes-related foot ulcer recurrence.