by Thais Szegö, FAPESP Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil has concluded that the use of monochromatic infrared light in conjunction with conventional physical therapy is a promising alternative for the treatment of peripheral diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that most often affects...
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How long does diabetic neuropathy take to develop? What to know
Diabetic neuropathy describes a type of nerve damage in people with diabetes that affects various nerves in the body. Diabetic neuropathy usually develops slowly over time and can cause symptoms, such as pain, numbness, and tingling. High glucose levels in the bloodstream can cause damage to the nerves and affect any part of the body....
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Spinal cord stimulation may help diabetic neuropathy
by American Academy of Neurology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with painful diabetic neuropathy may be able to get relief from high-frequency spinal cord stimulation, according to a preliminary study released today, February 28, 2023, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting being held in person in Boston and live online...
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AAN issues guideline for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy
by American Academy of Neurology Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage due to diabetes and it may lead to pain and numbness, most often in the hands and feet. To help neurologists and other doctors determine the best treatment for people with diabetic neuropathy, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued a guideline on...
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What primary care providers should know about diabetic neuropathy
New guidelines from Michigan Medicine researchers and the American Diabetes Association equip physicians with better information on the condition An estimated 60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes develop some form of diabetic neuropathy, or the chronic nerve damage diabetes causes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. With...