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VALERO, Juan; OSORIO, Maribel; SANCHEZ, María R.  y  CONTRERAS, Freddy. Diabetic Neuropathy: Education as a Therapeutic Strategy. Rev. Digit. Postgr. [online]. 2025, vol.14, n.3, e432.  Epub 30-Ene-2026. ISSN 2244-761X.  https://doi.org/10.37910/rdp.2025.14.3.e432.

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease of increasing prevalence characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a frequent complication that affects a significant portion of patients and is closely linked to inadequate glycemic control and other metabolic factors. The purpose of this review was to critically analyze the influence of education as an adjuvant strategy in the treatment of neuropathy in patients with DM. A narrative bibliographic review of primary articles in scientific journals published between 2015 and 2025 was conducted, using databases such as Medline (Pubmed), Proquest, EBSCO, Biblioteca Virtual de Salud, and SciELO. The key descriptors were diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, and therapeutic education in diabetes. The findings confirm that sustained hyperglycemia and other risk factors contribute to the development of DN, whose complex pathophysiology severely impacts the quality of life of patients. Education is a key component in the management of diabetes and the prevention of complications such as polyneuropathy. Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and self-care emerge as crucial tools for empowering patients, promoting self-adherence, and optimizing quality of life. In conclusion, education is an essential strategy for improving DM control and mitigating the impact of DN.

Palabras clave : Diabetes mellitus; diabetic neuropathy; education; self-care; empowerment; self-efficacy.

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