Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) is a condition commonly diagnosed by many Podiatrists annually. It is a common condition affecting the nerves in patients with diabetes. Many patients experience this neuropathy in their feet and it begins to spread upward through their leg. Nerve Conduction Testing (Nerve Conduction Studies or Nerve Conduction Velocity also known as NCV or NCS) are a very useful tool for measuring and monitoring the progression of the nerve damage.
A NCV test can provide useful data to support or rule out a diagnosis of DPM or Diabetic Polyneuropathy as well as many other forms of nerve damage. Learn exactly how in the article below.
For more information read this interesting article from The National Institute of Health with specific data about how NCV testing helps with the diagnosis of Diabetic Polyneuropathy.