Because diabetic neuropathy is caused by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, diabetics can help to prevent this problem by regulating their blood sugar levels intensely. In a 10-year study conducted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), diabetics who kept their blood glucose levels close to normal reduced their risk of peripheral neuropathy by 60%. Avoiding smoking can help to prevent or delay neuropathies, one of several important...
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Also referred to as peripheral neuropathy or peripheral neuritis, neuropathy occurs when illness, injury, inflammation, medication, or other factors... Read more »
by David Mendosa Until recently most treatments for diabetic neuropathy have been painkillers that helped some people but not others. Even if they... Read more »
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These symptoms occur because nerves cannot send proper signals to and from your brain:Difficulty feeling in any area of the bodyDifficulty... Read more »