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Diabetic Neuropathy

Debra Murray

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?   Diabetic neuropathy is a painful condition that affects many people with diabetes. It occurs when nerves are damaged by high levels of blood sugar. It is not clear how excessive sugar can injure nerves, but it is thought that high blood sugar stresses blood vessels, which in turn are less able to supply nerves with nutrients. The resulting nerve damage leads to a variety of symptoms, ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. If the condition is not managed, amputation of extremities may be needed. Nerve damage cannot be reversed, but...

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