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KMID : 0363620090300050127
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2009 Volume.30 No. 5 p.127 ~ p.136
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Overview of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Need for Therapeutic Strategy using Traditional Korean Medicine
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Kim Jin-Mi
Yoon Seong-Sik
An So-Hyun
Choi Jung-Sik
Cho Chung-Sik
Son Chang-Gue
Kim Chul-Jung
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Abstract
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Objective: This study aimed to analyze the current status of treatments and patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and then map out of a strategy for development of generalized-treatments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Traditional Korean Medicine.
Methods: We selected research materials from various databases such as PubMed, Google, KStudy, KoreanTK, OIM, KOMS and books. Also, to understand current tendencies of medical examination and treatment related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, we requested Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service clinical data from 2003 to 2007.
Results: It is reported that the incidence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy is increasing in an aging society. The medical fees of National Health Insurance related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy show a year-on-year increase. There are no particularly effective therapies for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Western medicine, and in some papers, it was reported that treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Traditional Korean Medicine was effective. However, patients usually visit on Western medical center rather than seek Traditional Korean Medicine. To take charge of clinical fields related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Traditional Korean Medicine, we need more studies and experiments of diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Traditional Korean Medicine and should make a standardized protocol.
Conclusion: Various studies related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Traditional Korean Medicine will have to be undertaken hereafter. We expect that Traditional Korean Medicine will play a vital role in treating of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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KEYWORD
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Traditional Korean Medicine, Western medicine
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