Diabetic peripheral neuropathy evaluation

During your visit, a MinuteClinic provider will review your medical history and symptoms and conduct a physical examination. If needed, they can order additional tests. If your provider gives you a peripheral neuropathy diagnosis, they may prescribe medications for relief and/or recommend lifestyle changes. For more severe cases or additional screening, your provider may refer you to a specialist.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and ZIP code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is caused by high levels of blood sugar and fats such as triglycerides. It's a common disorder that affects between one-half and one-third of all people with diabetes.

There is no cure for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, but there are ways to manage symptoms, relieve pain and slow its progression. Treatment for peripheral neuropathy brought on by diabetes may include:

• Maintaining appropriate blood-sugar levels as determined by your provider
• Prescribing medication to treat nerve pain
• Lifestyle changes like adjusting your diet, quitting smoking and reducing the amount of alcohol you drink

Due to the risk of peripheral neuropathy in most diabetics, people diagnosed with diabetes should receive a diabetic peripheral neuropathy evaluation.

If you have diabetes, be aware of symptoms such as hand or foot numbness and pain. They could be related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. If you're experiencing these symptoms, consider scheduling an In-Person Visit at your local MinuteClinic.