This activity is part of the Frankly Speaking with Dr. Frank Domino podcast series.
Podcast
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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CME/CE Information
0 Credits - Not for CME/CE Credit
Release Date: 6/7/2021
Expiration Date: 6/7/2022
Topics
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
Faculty
Frank J. Domino, MD
Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Professor and Chairman, Dept of Family Medicine
UMass Medical School/Baystate
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