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Can Peripheral Neuropathy Be Treated?

by Neuropathy Program | Dec 5, 2017 | Neuropathy Facts

Peripheral neuropathy is the damage to nerve cells outside the brain. Though autonomic nervous system, that is nerves that innervate our internal organs, are also in the periphery, but mostly when we talk about peripheral neuropathy, we mean nerves that are...

How to Prevent Diabetic Neuropathy (Infographic)

by Neuropathy Program | Nov 16, 2017 | Neuropathy Facts

Diabetes is undoubtedly one of the leading causes of damage to the nerves, and would perhaps remain so in the foreseeable future due to ensuing epidemic. Diabetic neuropathy means loss of sensation in feet, and maybe even in hands. Disturbances in the functioning of...

What Causes Diabetic Nerve Pain in Feet?

by Neuropathy Program | Nov 15, 2017 | Neuropathy Facts

Diabetes is a slowly progressive metabolic disorder, a medical condition characterized by widespread changes in the body. Insulin resistance or deficit causing elevated blood glucose levels is characteristic of this disease. Glucose is essential to fulfilling the...

Is Nerve Damage from Diabetes Reversible?

by Neuropathy Program | Aug 23, 2017 | Neuropathy Facts

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes and are wondering what it means for the future? You may have already heard that nerve damage is a common factor for approximately 70% of diabetics. Whilst some people will not display any symptoms regarding nerve damage, others...

What Is the Cause of Sciatica Pain?

by Neuropathy Program | Jul 25, 2017 | Neuropathy Facts

Lower back pain associated with sciatica is a very common, self-limiting condition. It can reduce quality of life associated with activities of daily living in a significant proportion. In USA only more than 6 million people per year suffer from sciatica and cost...

How Does Diabetic Neuropathy Occur?

by Neuropathy Program | Jul 18, 2017 | Neuropathy Facts

Diabetes is a disorder of sugar metabolism which affects almost all organ systems of the human body. Neuropathies are the most common complication of uncontrolled diabetes or long standing diabetes. With inadequate glycemic control up to 75% of patients can evolve...