Advocacy for Carbomedtherapy (Carbon Dioxide Therapy) in the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

Abstract

The carbon dioxide therapy is called Carbomedtherapy for diseases, and carboxytherapy for aesthetics. The CDT consists of transcutaneous injections of carbon dioxide [5-10]. This technic was first practiced, in 1932, by Dr Barrieu, at Royat-Chamalières, France. Initially the indications were purely vascular especially for Raynaud’s syndrome [11], arteriopathy of the lower limbs, leg ulcers, and of course, in the care of the diabetic foot.