Diabetes technology & therapeutics
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Diabetes Technol. Ther. · Oct 2004
Comparative StudyEvaluation of SET--a new device for the measurement of pain perception in comparison to standard measures of diabetic neuropathy.
Early detection of sensory impairment and loss of protective pain sensation is of major importance for the prevention of neuropathic foot ulceration. The aim of our study was to evaluate a new handheld device (SET, a prototype developed by Dr. W. Henniges, Zülpich, Germany) for measurement of pain perception, in comparison with established methods for diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy. ⋯ Measurement of pain perception threshold using the SET device is an easy and reliable method for identifying patients with impaired small nerve fiber function.