Russian Federation
Treatment of diabetes is based on a strict control of glucose, blood pressure and lipid spectrum. However even optimal pharmacotherapy does not exclude significant risk of complications. Physiotherapy offers a set of non-pharmacological interventions capable to influence the key pathologic processes in diabetes mellitus.
diabetic polyneuropathy, physiotherapy, laser therapy, magnetic therapy, electrotherapy
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