Charles Sturt University (CSU) researchers are seeking new ways to manage pain and loss of lower limb sensation for Diabetes sufferers. Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours student Mr Jack Archer is seeking participants from Albury for his project which will assess the effectiveness of therapeutic taping in the management of pain and the loss of sensation in lower limbs, known as Diabetic Neuropathy. "Diabetic Neuropathy is caused by damage to the nervous system which arises due to altered blood glucose levels," Mr Archer said. "Over 1.2 million Australians have diabetes and of those more than 30 per cent have diabetic neuropathy." Mr Archer has been working with participants from the Central West and is now looking for participants in Albury to help finalise his results."I hope to be able to show that the application of therapeutic tapes reduces pain, and improves patients' ability to sense touch through the skin of their legs and feet. This will be an important step towards improving the treatment options currently available," Mr Archer said.Mr Archer requires participants who:Are over 18 years of age, male or femaleHave Diabetes and experience pain and sensation loss in the legs and feetCan attend the CSU Albury campus research facilities for four 90 minute sessions, held between 27 April and 8 MayCan participate in a series of non-invasive tests to determine their level of pain and ability to sense contact on the skin.The project has Ethics Committee approval and will be conducted under the supervision of CSU School of Community Health academics. Potential participants are encouraged to contact Mr Archer before Friday 24 April for more information on jackaroo_is@yahoo.com.au or 0457 355 101.