The first step towards your individualized care plan
is an initial assessment with your health care team.
Assessment
The purpose of the initial assessment is
for your health care team to gain a better
understanding of the types, frequency, and
severity of your nerve pain and hear from you
how it may be affecting your life.
Your health care team will regularly assess the
frequency and severity of your pain during
follow-up visits as well. This is how they gain a
better understanding of what therapies are or
are not working for you.
During the assessment, you may also be
asked questions about your health history
and any other medical conditions you may
be experiencing. The presence of co-
occurring conditions, which is common in
patients with diabetes, may influence future
treatment decisions.
Some patients with painful diabetic neuropathy
may also experience issues with sleep as well
as mental stress or depression. It is important
to tell your health care team about these issues
so that they can also be addressed.
