Socioeconomic Deprivation Independently Predicts Painful Diabetic Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes

Conclusions: In this study using pseudonymised clinical records, a higher level of socioeconomic deprivation seemingly may predispose to severe neuropathic pain in diabetes requiring pharmacological intervention. Targeted allocation of healthcare resources to this group may offer clinical benefits.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - June 11, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Anderson, S. G.Narayanan, R. P.Malipatil, N. S.Roberts, H.Dunn, G.Heald, A. H. Tags: Article Source Type: research