Diabetic Neuropathy
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Diabetic Neuropathy Outlook
What to expect with
diabetic
neuropathy:
Diabetic
neuropathy is irreversible.
Diabetic
neuropathy usually affects the nerves in the feet and legs.
Good control of
blood sugar
can slow the progression of the disease.
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Diabetic Neuropathy Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Decubitus ulcer
Diabetic foot problems
Foot pain
Numbness and tingling
Numbness of both legs
Peripheral neuropathy
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
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Diabetes Checkup
Feet numbness
Foot pain
Leg numbness (bilateral)
Leg pain (bilateral)
Leg pain (bilateral)
Tingling of the feet (bilateral)
Tingling of the legs (bilateral)
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Last Updated: Apr 2, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Diabetic Neuropathy References:
Corbett CF. Practical management of patients with painful diabetic neuropathy. Diabetes Educ. 2005 Jul-Aug;31(4):523-4, 526-8.
Malik RA. Current and future strategies for the management of diabetic neuropathy. Treat Endocrinol. 2003;2(6):389-400.
Olson DE, Norris SL. Diabetes in older adults. Overview of AGS guidelines for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in geriatric populations. Geriatrics. 2004 Apr;59(4):18-24.
Sullivan KA, Feldman EL. New developments in diabetic neuropathy. Curr Opin Neurol. 2005 Oct;18(5):586-90.
