Joslin Diabetes

What treatment is involved and does it hurt?
We utilize Dynatronic STS therapy, other forms of electrostimulation, and bi-polar magnets. Exclusive to our chronic pain clinic, we utilize a special nerve transmission altering cream and special optimizer electrodes, which have been found to make the STS treatments more effective. The treatments in our clinic do not cause pain. Avoiding additional pain is absolutely necessary in treating chronic pain. Pain, including pain induced from treatments, can worsen chronic pain.RSDS is a chronic, complex pain syndrome, and cannot be "cured". However, pain free remission is possible and you can have a normal life, again.Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the retina. Half of the 15 million Americans with diabetes suffer from diabetic retinopathy. At first, there are no symptoms.

Is this chronic pain treatment covered by insurance?
Yes, most insurance policies cover this treatment. If you contact the clinic, the insurance department will contact your insurance company to verify coverage.We ONLY have access to your account to make payments that you have authorized. We never access your payment account(s) without your authorization and, as noted above, we never have information about your account balance.We ONLY have access to your account to make payments that you have authorized. We never access your payment account(s) without your authorization and, as noted above, we never have information about your account balance.

Can you have several types of chronic pain, at the same time?
Yes. All of the chronic pain syndromes that we treat are related by underlying cause. Many patients are diagnosed as having one type of chronic pain such as Fibromyalgia. Later, they may be diagnosed as having IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or migraine headaches. In reality, these are all just different manifestations of the same underlying problems with adequate circulation.The study included 529 men and women with type 2 diabetes who were cared for at a medical center in Turin, Italy.The answer to the first question used to be yes. However, we have licensed one of our patents to the Dynatronics Corporation.

How do I enroll as a nurse clinic patient?
You need to see one of our endocrinologists for evaluation and development of a treatment plan. Once the plan is in place, and you feel you would like to move to the ARNP/PA-C clnics, discuss your desire with the doctor. He will arrange for you to be assigned to an ARNP or PA-C if he feels that is appropriate.Summa's Center for Diabetes Care, located at St. Thomas Hospital, is an education center staffed by experts in diabetes. These instructors are here to provide you with the latest information about this illness and answer your questions.

Can I just walk in for classes, meter clinic or support group?
Support group meets the last Tuesday every other month from 1-2 pm on a walk-in basis, with no charge. Participation in classes needs to be scheduled in advance (referral from physician needed for insurance payment) Meter clinic is from 11 am - 12 pm daily and walk-ins are accepted. This clinic is designed to help people having problems or concerns with their current meter or need a new meter and instruction.We have had years of experience in the testing and treatment of the chronic pain, including specialized training in sensory nerve testing. Not only do we have more experience with the STS treatment than any other chronic pain clinic in the world, but also, the STS was invented here. We are utilizing techniques that, to my knowledge, are unique to our practice. These techniques include the Dynatron STS and the patented topical cream and patented electrodes.No, CDHD does not provide any diabetes screening or diagnostic testing. You can consult with your family physician or contact the Humphreys Diabetes Center.

What type of testing is done?
Chronic pain diagnoses are made or confirmed utilizing objective testing. This includes thermographic testing (temperature and, therefore, circulation, in the bottom of both feet), noninvasive vascular evaluation (showing the quality and quantity of circulation, in the toes, feet, and ankles), diagnostic X-Rays, heart rate variability, and sensory nerve testing.Individual diabetic dietary education is available to patients followed by KU Internal Medicine or KU Endocrine physicians only. If you are an Internal Medicine patient, you may schedule a dietary appointment through the Internal Medicine scheduling clerk (). If you are followed by an Endocrine physician, you may schedule a dietary appointment through the Cray Center. Group dietary instruction occurs as part of the group education classes.RSDS is a chronic, complex pain syndrome, and cannot be "cured".

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