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Dr. Erika Petersen, a professor of neurosurgery and the director of Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, joins us today. She was also the lead investigator on the Senza PDN randomized controlled trial, a study recently published in JAMA Neurology that looked at a new treatment for painful diabetes-related neuropathy. She’s here to discuss her findings and discuss the HFX solution, a device that was just approved by the FDA in July 2021. Roughly 20-30% of people with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy experience neuropathic pain, so this new device may offer the pain relief and improved quality of life some of your clients need.

This episode and the participation of Dr. Erika Petersen are sponsored by Nevro, makers of the HFX Solution. Visit HFXforPDN.com to learn more.

October is Vegetarian month and we’ve invited Suzanne Sorensen, CDCES, LD RDN, to discuss vegetarian and vegan meal patterns and the evidence-based benefits they offer to people with diabetes. Suzanne is the leader of the plant-based nutrition group on ADCES connect has plenty of experience in transitioning clients to a plant-based meal pattern and tips for helping your own clients incorporate more plant-based foods into their meals.

Mila Ferrer and Mariana Gómez are two leaders in the international peer support community with 50+ years of combined experience. They join us to give us insight into their work at Beyond Type 1 en Español, Beyond Type 2 en Español and online peer support groups. You’ll hear about how they develop materials that serve over 20 Spanish-speaking countries, new resources available to you and your Spanish-speaking clients, and gather practical tips to leverage these peer support communities to inform your practice.