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Table 1 Recent Guidelines for Pharmacotherapy of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Figure 1 Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy treatment algorithm.
Notes: *Pregabalin is preferred due to pre-dosing regimen being available. **Tramadol can be utilised for breakthrough pain in addition to pregabalin for patients with severe pain at presentation.
Abbreviations: SNRI, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors; TCA, tricyclic antidepressant.
![Figure 1 Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy treatment algorithm.](/cms/asset/d4567dca-21c2-4cf4-963b-1218659b290c/dmso_a_12158058_f0001_c.jpg)