Small Steps Can Add Up to a Big Win
The Take the Next Step program focuses on a common complication of diabetes called
painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Another common term is Diabetic Nerve Pain.
This complication can:
- Hurt quality of life
- Make daily activities more difficult
- Get in the way of the day-to-day aspects of good diabetes care
The goal of this program is to:
- Highlight the importance of Diabetic Nerve Pain
- Provide useful information and tools to people who suffer from Diabetic Nerve Pain
- Educate people with diabetes that Diabetic Nerve Pain is a complication that can
be treated and managed with a specific nerve pain prescription medication
Read more about the program in the following press release.
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About the Take the Next Step Survey
What do people with Diabetic Nerve Pain have to say about their condition? How does
it impact their life? How has it been addressed by their doctors? We asked—and they
answered. Survey results are sprinkled throughout the site, but you can read the
full write-up of results here.
Read more about the Take the Next Step Survey
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About Our Contributors
About Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)
TCOYD is a not-for-profit organization that educates and motivates people with diabetes
to take a more active role in their condition through large live conferences held
in cities throughout the country.
Visit TCOYD.org >>
Meet Our Experts
The Take the Next Step program brings together 2 diabetes experts:
Dr. Edelman, who has been living with diabetes since the age of 15, is the founder
and director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), a not-for-profit 501(c)3
diabetes education organization founded in 1995. Committed to promoting education,
motivation and self-advocacy for people living with diabetes, Dr. Edelman has become
a local, national and international leader in diabetes treatment, research, and
especially education. He champions the cause of patient advocacy and has dedicated
his life to helping people with diabetes live healthier lives.
Read full bio >>
Kim Lyons is a former trainer on NBC's hit show The Biggest Loser. Kim
has years of experience training people who suffer from painful diabetic peripheral
neuropathy.
Read full bio >>
The Take the Next Step program was developed in collaboration with Pfizer.
Pfizer's educational programs for consumers are conducted in accordance with the
same high ethical standards that we apply to our programs for health care professionals.
Pfizer cannot provide diagnosis, treatment, or other medical advice to you. If you
have any medical questions regarding your own health, diagnosis, or treatment, please
consult your health care provider.