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Keep this study
Lead
Joslin Diabetes Center
With
NeuroMetrix, Inc.
Age
18–75
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Inclusion of Intervention group:
1. Men and Women with established Diabetes.
2. BMI between 30-45 Kg/m2
3. Age: 18-75 years old.
4. Enrolled in the Why WAIT program
5. Diabetes duration of at least 5 years
6. Hb A1C of 6.5% or higher
Inclusion of controls:
1. Men and Women with established Diabetes.
2. BMI between 30-45 Kg/m2
3. Age: 18-75 years old.
4. Diabetes duration of at least 5 years
5. Hb A1C of 6.5% or higher
You may not be if
1. Anatomic changes that preclude the measurement of the nerve conduction: foot deformities, open skin injuries/ulcers, amputations and placement of surgical plates and screws in the ankle and lower leg (tibial) area.
2. Severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy as defined clinically.
3. Severe peripheral vascular disease e.g absent dorsalis pedis pulsation.
4. Recent weight loss/gain (10 pounds) during the past six months.
5. Neuropathy due to other causes other than diabetes: Alcohol abuse, Liver/Renal disease, Toxic exposure, Inflammatory Disease, Nutritional and Vitamin deficiencies.
6. Individuals with cardiac pacemakers.
7. Women who are Pregnant or who think they might be pregnant.
