Which barriers keep you from starting conversations with patients about peripheral neuropathy? We’ve spoken with plenty of pharmacists, and many of them share the same sentiments when it comes to raising awareness about neuropathy and marketing for pharmacists. 

There aren’t enough hours in the day. I don’t feel comfortable selling products. I’m not sure where to start. Sound familiar? 

If you’ve put off telling your customers about peripheral neuropathy and our value-added, at-home, cash-based NeuropaCalm Care Program, this article’s for you. It’s also for pharmacists who want to increase sales and continue generating momentum through value-added services. With this in mind, let's talk about diabetic feet. ​

Peripheral neuropathy is a serious condition that affects more than 50 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes. Due to high blood sugar levels, the disease can lead to irreversible nerve damage. Which nerves are typically damaged? Those located in the legs and feet. However, patients may also face nerve damage in the bladder, kidneys, and other body parts.

These patients want to know: “Can a chiropractor help with peripheral neuropathy?” It’s time for you to give them the answers and care plan they need. Let’s explore chiropractic care for peripheral neuropathy. 

As a medical professional, you see diabetic patients daily. Whether you’re a pharmacist filling their various inhibitor prescriptions or a chiropractor addressing other issues. No matter where your patients are on their diabetic journey, they need to know what peripheral neuropathy is and how to detect its symptoms. They also need the knowledge to manage it effectively. While stats vary, approximately 50 percent of diabetic patients will suffer from nerve damage at some point.  

The longer an individual has diabetes, the greater their chances of developing this complication. Peripheral neuropathy contributes to various health problems and can significantly impact independence and quality of life. Undiagnosed and untreated, it represents a fast track to infections, amputations, and premature death. 

But painful diabetic neuropathy doesn’t have to be inevitable! Here’s what your patients need to know about the symptoms, complications, and management of peripheral neuropathy. ​

Technology has reshaped our lives in massive ways over the past few decades. From personal computers to laptops, landlines to iPhones. These vast jumps have transformed how we do business, lead our lives, and even handle medical care needs. Telemedicine or telehealth delivers healthcare services digitally. This includes patient education, direct medical care, and health information services. 

Communications occur in various ways, from text messages to mobile health apps, video conferencing to patient monitoring systems. Besides the platforms used and information delivered, telemedicine is also transforming how certain conditions get addressed. 

Keep reading to find out how telehealth services are improving the treatment of neuropathy from diabetes. ​

​Damage to the nervous system manifests as peripheral neuropathy. It can impact patients in many debilitating ways, from chronic pain to loss of independence, amputation to increased fall risk. Left untreated, the disease may leave individuals without a driver’s license, sleep deprived, or in a wheelchair. Many factors increase the likelihood of developing the condition. These include diabetes and alcohol abuse. 

But do your patients understand the link between peripheral neuropathy and chronic stress? Keep reading for the full scoop on this important topic. ​

​Peripheral neuropathy and sleep don’t always mix well. Sixty-eight percent of neuropathy patients report increased nerve pain at night, contributing to restlessness and sleep disruption. Moreover, neuropathy and sleep disturbance create a vicious cycle. Neuropathic pain causes sleep issues, and, in turn, lack of sleep exacerbates nerve discomfort.

How can you help your peripheral neuropathy patients avoid this terrible cycle, restoring their health and getting a better night’s sleep? Here’s what your patients need to know about how neuropathy impacts rest and what they can do to take back their lives and health. ​

A long-term complication of diabetes for many people is the onset of peripheral neuropathy. This debilitating condition is caused by high blood sugar levels and leads to small blood vessel damage. When these injured blood vessels become impaired in their ability to supply nutrients and oxygen to nerve cells, neuropathic damage results. Lack of blood supply to critical areas can even contribute to nerve fiber disappearance. 

Nerve damage leads to loss of mobility, balance issues, reduced independence, and even driver’s license suspension. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As a pharmacist, you’re uniquely positioned to reach out to patients managing diabetes and conditions related to it. You can encourage them to stay independent longer and keep their licenses through education coupled with a proactive therapeutic regimen.   

​Here are some things your patients need to know about neuropathy and driving. ​

​As a pharmacist or convenient care clinician, you have many daily interactions with people caring for loved ones with neuropathy. Caretakers may range from spouses to children and friends of individuals who require extra help with their daily routine. Currently, one in three adults in the United States acts as informal caretakers, often providing care for individuals suffering from peripheral neuropathy. 

Here's how you can assist caregivers coping with neuropathy by providing them with valuable resources and information about the proven NeuropaCalm Care Program. ​