Cold Laser Can Be Considered As a New Promising Tool for the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a deep-seated disease that takes place when it is difficult for the body cannot manufacture or properly process insulin, which leads to impaired blood glucose levels. If it is not treated properly, diabetes can lead to widespread complications, like, heart disease, stroke, renal failure, and blindness. Diabetic neuropathy is a type of neuropathic upset occurring frequently in people with diabetes. It is caused by high levels of blood glucose that can lead to nerve damage over time. Cold laser therapy involves the use of a low-intensity laser to stimulate cellular function and promote healing. It is thought that this therapy may help to improve nerve function and reduce pain in individuals with diabetic neuropathy.

Materials and methods: 100 patients divided into 2 parallel groups.

In the first group, 50 patients have diabetes mellitus (40 patients have type 2 diabetes and 10 patients have type 1 diabetes). They have diabetic neuropathy and received cold laser treatment sessions. The second group, diabetes mellitus patients and have diabetic neuropathy and received sham treatment. (40 patients with type 2 diabetes and 10 patients have type 1 diabetes)

Results: The results show that cold laser therapy displayed significant improvement in vibration sense and pain sensation by improving vibration perception threshold (VPT) and numerical Rating Scale (NRS).

Conclusion: Cold laser therapy is emerging as a promising tool in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. This non-invasive technique involves the use of low-level laser light to stimulate cellular activity and promote healing.