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Diabetic neuropathy

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• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Prevention

Alternative Names:

Nerve damage - diabetic

Prevention:

It is clear now that tight control of blood sugar level (Hemoglobin A1C < 7.0) prevents the development of neuropathy in 60% of type 1 diabetics and decreases the severity of symptoms. In addition, regular foot care can prevent a small infection from progressing. This is why no appointment for diabetes care is complete without a thorough foot examination.

References:

Vinik AI. Diabetic neuropathies. Med Clin North Am . 2004; 88(4): 947-99.

• Review Date: 5/12/2006
• Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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