Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
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Diabetes type 2; diagnosed by a diabetologist according to ADA standards | Pregnancy, planning a pregnancy, lactation |
DPN at least 6 scores on score NDS without NSS score or 3–5 scores on NDS with at least 5 scores on NSS | Had any of the following: Vascular insufficiency, Renal failure, Metallic implantation, Skin diseases, Foot ulcers, Prosthesis, Prior magnetic therapy, Cardiac pacemaker, Mechanical insulin pump or any electronic device |
Drug-refractory neuropathic pain intensity at least 1 score on VAS | Had DPN from other causes than diabetes (according to the medical history and diagnosis of specialist doctors) |
Aged 18–70 years (either sex) | Opiate or drug abuse |
Able to complete questionnaires and willing to sign written informed consent | Â |