Painful diabetic polyneuropathy: from clinical guidelines to daily practice

Abstract

Diabetic neuropathy and neuropathic pain worsen the quality of life of patients with diabetes. Clinical recommendations are not uniform and, often, do not consider alternative treatment options. The goals of treatment for diabetic painful neuropathy should be individualized. The choice of drug for the treatment of painагд DPN depends on the effectiveness, safety profile and existing or potential comorbid pathology.

Keywords

• diabetic polyneuropathy
• neuropathic pain
• diabetes mellitus