Nerve damage - diabetic
It is very important to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range. You should learn the basic steps for managing your diabetes, avoiding its complications, and staying as healthy as possible. These steps will include diet, exercise, and sometimes medicines.
You may need to check your blood sugar daily, or more often. Your doctor will help you by taking blood tests and other tests.
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The following medications may...
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Because diabetic neuropathy is caused by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, diabetics can help to prevent this problem by regulating... Read more »
Dr. Martin Abrahamson at NPR answer questions about diabetes. A listener wants advice on treating diabetic neuropathy, a painful condition caused by... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
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