Title

Oral and Topical Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

December 26, 2021

Last Updated Month/Year

October 14, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

• Quick-Reference Guide
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Slide Set
• Patient Information
• Patient Information
• Quick-Reference Guide
• Quick-Reference Guide

Document Type

Guideline

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To update the 2011 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guideline on the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) with a focus on topical and oral medications and medical class effects.

Target Patient Population

Patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN)

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Long term care

Intended Users

Diabetes educator, nurse, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Treatment, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D011115 - Polyneuropathies, D003929 - Diabetic Neuropathies

Keywords

diabetes, neuropathic pain, neuropathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, nerve pain