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Diabetic Neuropathy

Triglyceride level may predict odds of diabetic neuropathy

May 19, 2009
Diabetics who have high triglyceride levels may be at a greater risk for diabetic neuropathy than their peers, a new study suggests. Researchers studied 427 diabetes patients with neuropathy and found that those who had the highest levels of triglycerides were significantly more likely to experience worsening neuropathy over the course of one year, regardless of how long patients had the disease or how controlled it was. Experts say this study lends evidence to the idea that blood fats may play ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Painful diabetic neuropathy
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

... Diabetic nerve damage to the feet, sometimes called diabetic neuropathy, or more correctly,... Read more »

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Triglycerides and Neuropathy
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...irreversible nerve damage has already occurred. Diabetic neuropathy is the most common... Read more »

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Treating Fibromyalgia with Lyrica
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...for the treatment of refractory partial seizures, diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia,... Read more »

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Treating Fibromyalgia with Lyrica
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...for the treatment of refractory partial seizures, diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia,... Read more »

Health Guide

Diabetic neuropathy
Nerve damage - diabetic Prevention It is clear now that tight control of blood sugar level (Hemoglobin A1C References Vinik AI. Diabetic... Read more »
Diabetic neuropathy
......amputation may be required. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) It is not clear how diabetic neuropathy develops. At present, treatment relieves pain and can control... Read more »
Diabetic neuropathy
Nerve damage - diabetic Symptoms Numbness (decreased or lost sensation to a body part) Tingling Diarrhea Constipation Loss of... Read more »
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, in which nerves are damaged as a result of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). Alternative Names Nerve... Read more »
Is Diabulimia Really Bad for Me?
...kidneys, your vision can go from fine to near blindness in a matter of months, you can develop major diabetic neuropathy which means you won’t be able to feel and properly use your fingers and... Read more »

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