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. ​

Amputation isn’t a topic most people want to discuss. Yet, for individuals managing diabetes, it must be proactively addressed. Between 60 and 70 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes will develop peripheral neuropathy, a debilitating condition caused by nerve damage and poor circulation. Loss of sensation associated with the disease can lead to injuries and foot ulcers, with more than 800,000 new ulcer diagnoses yearly. Of those who suffer from foot ulcers, approximately 86,000 patients require foot amputations each year. 

​But the progression outlined above doesn’t represent an inevitability. And your patients with diabetes don’t have to become statistics. We’re here to tell you there is hope, and you can provide it to your patients. After all, it is possible to avoid amputation with the right education and care. 

Keep reading for everything your patients need to know about neuropathy and amputation. ​

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2023 – NeuropaCalm, a pioneer in the effective management of peripheral neuropathy symptoms, proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website.

A Newly Redesigned Website
The new website showcases a streamlined and contemporary design, better functionality, and user-friendly access to essential information, including assessments, videos, and more. These improvements will ensure that our members in the pharmacy and convenient care clinic industries are no more than a few clicks away from the resources and materials needed to educate their patients about neuropathy and the NeuropaCalm Care Program. 

Convenient care clinics and independent pharmacies offering the NeuropaCalm Care Program provide their customers with the highest level of care. They need regular access to the most up-to-date health information possible. Our new website design puts the latest research, findings, and resources at your fingertips. All in one convenient location. Think of it as your facility’s one-stop shop for marketing, educational, and professional development needs. 
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The neuropacalm care program
“We are pleased to introduce our new company website to our clients and their employees. The NeuropaCalm Care Program provides symptomatic relief and restored quality of life to patients and caregivers, permitting clinics and pharmacies to reach untapped, though readily available, markets,” explains Patrick Doyle, NeuropaCalm’s founder and CEO. “Our updated website will provide members with an optimized experience, placing a comprehensive offering of educational resources and marketing materials at their fingertips. We take the guesswork out of selling the NeuropaCalm Care Program.” 

NeuropaCalm’s website will be updated regularly with information about our products, vital member resources, regulatory changes, and news relevant to your business. We encourage you to explore the website and sign up for membership to gain access to our full library of resources and the NeuropaCalm Care Program. 

Or, for more information about our comprehensive, affordable NeuropaCalm Care Program, schedule a virtual appointment. 

About Patrick Doyle 
Patrick Doyle is the founder of NeuropaCalm and Neurolight Treatment and a pioneer of the infrared medical device industry since 2003. In 2008, he entered the neuropathy care space exclusively and, in 2017, established a dedicated peripheral neuropathy clinic. Previous work with AT&T Structured Cabling Systems inspired the introduction of the “programs versus parts” concept, which distinguishes NeuropaCalm. He’s sold devices to 300+ clinics nationwide and now makes care kits available to pharmacies/convenient care clinics to ensure patients benefit from highly affordable and effective care options.