SENSORY TESTING FOR DIABETES
Photo essay from hospital. Department of diabetology endocrinology of St Louis Hospital in Paris, France. Consultation of podology of Dr Acker. Elderly patient affected by diabetes. Sensory testing with the monofilament (thread of nylon of 10 grams) to detect whether the patient is affected by peripheral neuropathy (insensitivity of the limb). Here, the doctor applies the monofilament on the hand of the patient to show him it is not painful.
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