Even though medical cannabis can be an effective treatment option for people with pain, its use has long been...
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Cannabis is a species of plant that makes a substance full of compounds called cannabinoids. These compounds can...
Tips for advocating for medical cannabis legalization in your state
I wish all people in our country had safe and affordable access to medical cannabis in their states. Although we are...
Exposing the Hidden Burden: Breaking Down Diabetes Stigma
By Mariah Z. LeachWhether it’s a friend, family member, coworker, or even yourself, there’s a strong probability that...
Lived Experience and Innovation: Advancing Treatments Together
By Matthew WalshFor individuals living with diabetes and associated pain such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN),...
Medications, Topicals, and Devices: Current Treatments for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
By Jill WaldbieserDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects millions of Americans and presents a unique therapeutic...
Building Your Team: The Specialists who Treat Diabetes
By Rebecca McKinseyDiabetes is incredibly complex, as is its treatment. Because of that, managing diabetes typically...
A Full-Body Disease: Complications That Can Accompany Diabetes
By Rebecca McKinseyDiabetes is far more than a disease involving insulin and blood sugar—it can affect most of the...
Diabetes and Feet: Tips to Ensure Foot Health
By Rebecca McKinseyMonitoring and caring for your feet is one of the most effective ways to help avoid...
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...