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Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Sensation Thresholds in Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: An Observational Study
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Moharic, Metka – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2010
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is one of the therapies for painful neuropathy. Its analgesic mechanisms probably involve the gate control theory, the physiological block and the endogenous pain inhibitory system. The aim of the study was to determine whether TENS improves small fibre function diminished because of painful…
Descriptors: Stimulation, Rehabilitation, Diabetes, Patients
Activity-Dependent Excitability Changes Suggest Na[superscript +]/K[superscript +] Pump Dysfunction in Diabetic Neuropathy
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Krishnan, Arun V.; Lin, Cindy S.-Y.; Kiernan, Matthew C. – Brain, 2008
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the role of Na[superscript +]/K[superscript +] pump dysfunction in the development of diabetic neuropathy (DN). Nerve excitability techniques, which provide information about membrane potential and axonal ion channel function, were undertaken in 15 patients with established DN and in 10 patients with…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Patients, Biochemistry, Control Groups
Complications of Diabetes and Their Implications for Service Providers.
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Ponchillia, S. V. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article presents information on the complications of both Type I and Type II diabetes and the implications for the rehabilitation of persons with diabetes and visual impairment. Topics covered include retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic hand syndrome, neuropathy of the autonomic nervous…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Multiple Disabilities, Neurological Impairments
Special Problems of People with Diabetes and Visual Impairment.
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Rosenthal, J. L. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article addresses the types of visual impairment caused by diabetes and the unique problems that people with diabetes and visual impairment face. Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic optic neuropathy are discussed as causes of visual impairment, and specific problems in basic living are identified, including diet,…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Daily Living Skills, Diabetes, Etiology
Serving Individuals with Diabetes Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Resource Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.
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Bryant, Ed, Ed.; And Others – 1997
Designed for vocational rehabilitation counselors, this book provides information about diabetes and treating diabetes. Much of the material previously appeared as articles in "Voice of the Diabetic" and is written not just by doctors and diabetes professionals, but also by members of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Diabetes…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Coping, Diabetes
Al Servicio del Diabetico no Vidente o Discapacitado Visual: Guia de Recursos para Consejeros Vocacionales de Rehabilitacion (Serving Individuals with Diabetes Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Resource Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors).
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Bryant, Ed, Ed. – 1999
Designed for Spanish-speaking vocational rehabilitation counselors, this book provides information about diabetes and treating diabetes. Much of the material previously appeared as articles in "Voice of the Diabetic" and is written not just by doctors and diabetes professionals, but also by members of the National Federation of the Blind…
Descriptors: Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Coping