(DEFA Collaboration) This research project was developed by Roos Klein, Emily Slagboom and Jonne van Spronsen, Nutrition & Dietetics students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. This project was made possible with the support of DEFA.
This project focused on the global STDs, the Sustainable Development Goals with a closer look into non-communicable diseases. Which include cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer and diabetes. With diabetes being the main focus, the research team delved further into peripheral neuropathy, where nutrition might play a role.
The first phase of the project was to conduct a needs assessment. This is presented on the factsheet. Through DEFA's contacts, the research team consulted with Brian Callaghan, Professor of Neurology at Michigan Medicine University, among others. Dr. Callaghan has written the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) clinical guidelines and related quality measures for treating painful peripheral neuropathy. In addition, he has done extensive research on the metabolic factors of neuropathy.
The topic of intervention, the second part of the project, also came up for conversation. In that context, the research team wrote a business case, setting up a hypothetical intervention for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Which target groups are included is shown in the presentation.
- Posted: 10 November 2023
Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, affecting a significant number of individuals with the condition. This factsheet aims to provide a comprehensive overview of peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes, offering valuable information on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management.
- Posted: 10 November 2023
This business case highlights an intervention focusing on preventing the onset or worsening of symptoms within Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) in people with diabetes and obesity, or in people with diabetic neuropathy and obesity.
- Posted: 10 November 2023
An international project investigating the relationship between nutrition, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, aiming to develop targeted strategies for managing and potentially preventing peripheral neuropathy in individuals with diabetes through dietary interventions.
