Myth: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is only a concern for people with long-term diabetes. Fact: DPN can develop...
US Pain Foundation Articles
Take Steps Today: Preventing, Detecting, and Slowing the Progression of DPN
Being diagnosed with diabetes raises a variety of concerns, but one many people aren’t aware of is this: Up to half of...
The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Finding Hope Through Volunteering
This is the first installment of a three-part series leading up to the exciting re-launch of the U.S. Pain Foundation...
Avoid Treatment Delays: How to Discuss Your DPN Symptoms with Your Doctor
By Rebecca McKinseyDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes, affecting as many as...
How Diabetes Damages Nerves: The Science Behind Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
By Jill WaldbieserThe rising rate of diabetes in the United States has long been a cause for concern. Not only does...
Diabetes and Pain: Greater Connections Need to Be Drawn
A Letter From the DocBy David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhDDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a silent, sinister...
Lisa and Dan Hughes
Partners in Pain By Christie Cox On a recent date night, Lisa and Dan Hughes spontaneously decided to go out to dinner...
Joseph Kapler
Diabetes Diagnosis Delayed due to Lifelong PainBy Mark OdlumAlthough Joseph Kapler, 57, was only recently diagnosed...
Rowena Kumar
A Black Belt’s Fight Against PainBy Emil DeAndreisIn 2016, Rowena Kumar was an active 45-year-old with no health...
Steven Hadfield
Access Challenges Prompt Zeal for AdvocacyBy Audrey IngramWhen Steven Hadfield was invited to introduce President...
Billie Tohee
Small Town, Big Complications: The Community Impact of DiabetesBy Jill WaldbieserGrowing up in Oklahoma as a...
Sylvia Faircloth
Family History of Diabetes Shapes Personal Wellness JourneyBy Grayson SchultzEven as a small child, Sylvia Ann...