J Korean Diabetes.  2012 Sep;13(3):115-123.

Summary of the Update to the Diabetic Neuropathy Management Guidebook

• Chun SW
• Ko KS

Abstract

The Korean Diabetes Association (KDA) published the 3rd edition of the diabetic neuropathy management guidebook in 2010. This publication has been recognized as the definitive guide for the clinical management of diabetic neuropathy in the Korean medical system. In this report, we provide a modified summary of the 3rd edition of the diabetic neuropathy management guidebook. We hope this summary will serve as a helpful reference in the daily clinical practice of diabetes care.

Keyword

Diabetic neuropathies; Peripheral nervous system diseases; Autonomic neuropathy

MeSH Terms

Diabetic Neuropathies
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Publications

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Summary of diabetic neuropathy management. BP, blood pressure; CI, contraindication; DPN, diabetic peripheral neuropathy; DPNP, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain; HR, heart rate; MNSI, Michigan neuropathy screening instrument; SNRI, serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor; T1D, type 1 diabetes; T2D, type 2 diabetes; TCA, tricyclic antidepressant; Tx, treatment. Adapted from Expert Committee of Korean Diabetes Neuropathy Study Group. Diabetic neuropathy management guidebook 2010 [1].

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  Fig. 2 Screening test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. (A) 10 g monofilament test. (B) Vibration test with 128 Hz tuning fork. Adapted from Expert Committee of Korean Diabetes Neuropathy Study Group. Diabetic neuropathy management guidebook 2010 [1].

Reference

1. Expert Committee of Korean Diabetes Neuropathy Study Group. Diabetic neuropathy management guidebook. 2010. 3rd ed. Seoul: Gold Planning and Development.

2. Boulton AJ, Vinik AI, Arezzo JC, Bril V, Feldman EL, Freeman R, Malik RA, Maser RE, Sosenko JM, Ziegler D. American Diabetes Association. Diabetic neuropathies: a statement by the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. 2005. 28:956–962.

3. American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes-2012. Diabetes Care. 2012. 35:Suppl 1. S11–S63.