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Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 13, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name NeuroMetrix, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001289850  
Trading Symbol NURO  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   2,345,519