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Frankly Speaking CME 227

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Protecting Feet in People With Diabetes: Monofilaments or Tuning Forks? - Frankly Speaking EP 227Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Join us as we discuss a recent review article on the evidence behind monofilament testing for peripheral neuropathy in people with diabetes. 

Episode References and Resources:

  • J Diabetes Res. 2017; 2017: 8787261.
  • Diagnostic Accuracy of Monofilament Tests for Detecting Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  • Diabetes Care  2017 Jan;40(1):136-154
     

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Release Date: 6/7/2021

Expiration Date: 6/7/2022

Learning Objectives

  • Review the basic components of the foot exam for people with diabetes mellitus
  • Discuss the latest data on monofilament testing in foot exams
  • Perform a thorough foot exam for people with diabetes mellitus
     

 

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Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

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Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP

Professor and Chairman, Dept of Family Medicine
UMass Medical School/Baystate 

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Protecting Feet in People With Diabetes: Monofilaments or Tuning Forks? - Frankly Speaking EP 227

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