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Blog Articles
Improved Access is Critical as Diabetes Treatments Advance
By Calli Barker SchmidtMore than 38 million Americans—over 11% of the population—are living with type 1 or type 2...
Transitioning out of Pediatric Diabetes Management: Tips for Young Adults and Parents
By Kirsten EllisFor the more than 350,000 young Americans living with diabetes, leaving home for work or college...
INITIALLY A BATTLEFIELD ANESTHETIC, KETAMINE IS A BURGEONING TREATMENT FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN
By Kirsten Ballard “Horse tranquilizer,” “Special K,” and other misnomers. For much of its known existence, ketamine...
NAVIGATING THE CLASSES OF MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT NEUROPATHIC PAIN: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
By Ashley Hattle People living with neuropathic pain face an uphill battle in their efforts to achieve symptom relief,...
NEUROPATHIC PAIN GLOSSARY
THE FOUR MAIN CAUSES OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN Disease: Many diseases can cause neuropathic pain, but 30% of cases are due...
NEW 988 LIFELINE A VALUABLE TOOL FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS
By Rebecca McKinsey People dealing with mental health crises who are looking for a supportive ear and effective help...
PERIPHERAL NERVE SURGERY: A LESSER-KNOWN OPTION FOR INTRACTABLE NEUROPATHIC PAIN
By Kirsten Ballard When people living with neuropathic pain are referred to Kyle Eberlin, MD, they sometimes wonder if...
REDUCING THE IMPACT OF PAIN SIGNALS: HOW TO KNOW IF AN IMPLANTABLE NEUROMODULATION DEVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOU
By Ashley Hattle Chronic neuropathic pain can take a toll on many parts of an individual’s life, and often requires a...
Sara Gehrig
Chasing Peace after Treatments Bring More Pain As a high school junior, Sara Gehrig was laying the groundwork to play...
Ron Smith
Still Seeking Hope after Decades of Pain Ron Smith was familiar with pain. He spent his career working a physical job...
Noelle Lopez
Conquering the Battle Mindset: A Slow Path to Acceptance At the age of 19, Noelle Lopez moved to the San Francisco...