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Neuropathy Resources

Comprehensive Foot Examination and Risk Assessment » (2008) 

A report of the Task Force of the Foot Care Interest Group of the American Diabetes Association, with endorsement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention website

Diabetic Neuropathy: An ADA Position Statement 2017

Neuropathy Medications and Treatment Algorithm

Neurologic Examination of the Foot: The 128 Hz Tuning Fork Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3kW26L_7dA

Pin Prick Testing of Foot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yERSYlRpnh4

Diabetes Education Services Online University Courses & Books with an emphasis on Neuropathy

Level 2 – Lower Extremity Assessment 

People with diabetes are at increased risk of Lower Extremity Complications. This course reviews the steps involved in performing a detailed assessment of the lower extremities, including how to use a monofilament and tuning fork to detect neuropathy. We also discuss the significance of Ankle Brachial Index and strategies to prevent lower extremity complications. 90-minute course.

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Our course CE credits are through the following accrediting bodies:

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Our CEs count toward the CDCES exam and CDCES / BC-ADM renewal*!

Course credits will continue to count toward the CDCES and BC-ADM certification requirements, and many of our offerings (all of the Standards of Care Intensive courses, plus our Virtual and Live DiabetesEd Training Conferences) fulfill the ADA Standards of Care component required for certification renewal.

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