Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy
Definition
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by diabetes mellitus. Diabetic neuropathy may be diffuse, affecting several parts of the body, or focal, affecting a specific nerve and part of the body.
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Diabetic Neuropathy - Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes causing damage to the nerves. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and treatment for diabetic neuropathy on MedicineNet.com.
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Diabetic neuropathy
Definition:
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus in which nerves are damaged as a result of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels).
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Diabetic neuropathy may cause a number of complications. Damage to the nerves in your feet, along with poor circulation, can lead to ulcers and even gangrene.
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Diabetic neuropathy can also affect the nerves that regulate other vital functions, such as heart rate and digestion. These nerves make up the autonomic nervous system. This type of problem is called autonomic neuropathy.
How does it occur?
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Diabetic neuropathy, a condition in which nerve function deteriorates in the body's extremities, leads to a gradual loss of feeling in the hands, arms, legs, and feet. Patients may experience numbness, loss of feeling, pain (e.g.
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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.
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memantine An orally active NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor antagonist in development for the treatment Alzheimer disease, vascular dementia, AIDS-related dementia, diabetic neuropathy, and other neurologic indications.
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Inositol (1000 mg, 1-2 times a day), especially for diabetic neuropathy.
In addition to the above B vitamins, also take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (3,000-6,000 mg daily, when you have a nerve crisis).
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Max MB, Kishore-Kumar R, Schafer SC, et al.: Efficacy of desipramine in painful diabetic neuropathy: a placebo-controlled trial. Pain 45 (1): 3-9; discussion 1-2, 1991. [PUBMED Abstract] ...
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