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There will be up to two lab visits for participants, all of which will be completed in the Physical Activity and Health Lab at University of Massachusetts Amherst (consent, physical examination and entire research protocol, 2.5-3.5 hrs for all participants).
The first visit will consist of an
Patients: 6 adults with type 2diabetes will be selected, ages between 25 and 50 years, with more than 5 and less than 10 years of disease, adherent to treatment with oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin, who agree to participate in the study through a written informed consent. Only those with a high
It is estimated that more then 5 million people in the United States suffer from Diabetes Mellitus, and of these up to 80% suffer from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Multiple medications have been tried for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. These medications are directed at
Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a progressive complication causing serious problems in 25%-40% of diabetic patients. Significant complications produce painful peripheral dysesthesias, loss of sensation, and gastroparesis. DN may affect the peripheral motor and sensory nerves in addition to the autonomic
Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a progressive complication causing serious problems in 25%-40% of diabetic patients. Significant complications produce painful peripheral dysesthesias, loss of sensation, and gastroparesis. DN may affect the peripheral motor and sensory nerves in addition to the autonomic