Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. It can affect different parts of the body. This damage to nerves is called diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic Neuropathy Risks and Causes
Last Updated:
July 26,2017Orignally Published:
November 14,2015
Are you at risk?
The following are the risk factors for Diabetic Neuropathy:
- Persistent hyperglycemia,
- HbA1c >8%,
- hypertension,
- hypercholesterolemia and
- duration of diabetes
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1. Peripheral neuropathy treatment
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Maintain HbA1c below 7%
Avoid...
There are four types of diabetic neuropathy.
1. Peripheral neuropathy
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