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Topics: Neuropathy
DDI and Diabetic Neuropathy
DDI (Diabetics Detection, Inc.) has developed advanced technology that provides physicians with a new way to detect diabetic neuropathy — a condition in which the extremities lose sensation and become more susceptible to ulceration and infection.
This complication ultimately impacts an estimated one-half of all diabetic patients. But diagnosing diabetic neuropathy in its early stages can [...]
Diabetic Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a term that approximately 60% to 70% of patients with diabetes have unfortunately become familiar with. Diabetic neuropathy, an increasingly prevalent complication of diabetes, is characterized by extensive damage to the nervous system in a diabetic. The disease can be isolated to a specific area in the body or, alternatively, has the potential [...]
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Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes — and one with serious implications to your health if not managed properly.
With diabetic neuropathy, the nerves that allow you to feel sensations such as pain are damaged by blood glucose being too high for long periods of time. Healthcare professionals familiar with diabetic neuropathy management note that [...]
Neuropathy and Diabetes
Left, left, left, right, left! Forward march! Your feet are one of the most overworked parts of your body. Whether you are overweight, underweight or exactly the right size, your feet take a lot of pressure, and quite often, abuse. For the diabetic senior there are a variety of health concerns, and one of the [...]
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