The goal of this course is to help healthcare professionals learn about causes, types, symptoms and treatment options for diabetic neuropathy.
Course Publication Date:
May 28, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | DN052820 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Pain Management
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Learning Objectives
Describe what diabetic neuropathy is.
Discuss how diabetic neuropathy is caused.
List the three broad types of neuropathy.
Name the most common type of diabetic neuropathy.
Describe key information about neuropathy that should be taught to all patients with diabetes.
Explain the role of blood glucose control in the development and treatment of peripheral neuropathies.
Discuss three of the factors that nerve damage is likely due to.
List some of the possible symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.
List pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for peripheral neuropathy.