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2. Diabetic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   Diabetes is the leading known cause of neuropathy in developed countries, and neuropathy is the most common complication and greatest source of morbidity and mortality in diabetes. A systematic review has found that diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects 30% of diabetes patients. [ 1 ]

3. Peripheral neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   The treatment of peripheral neuropathy varies based on the cause of the condition, and treating the underlying condition can aid in the management of neuropathy. When peripheral neuropathy results from diabetes mellitus or prediabetes , blood sugar management is key to treatment.

4. Proximal diabetic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   Proximal diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic amyotrophy, is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the nerves that supply the thighs, hips, buttocks and/or lower legs. Proximal diabetic neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting, weakness, pain, or changes in sensation/numbness of the leg.

5. Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know, from Symptoms to ... - AOL

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   Diabetes is very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that 38.4 million people in the United States are currently living with diabetes. That’s 11.6 percent of the ...

6. Medicare Coverage for Qutenza (Capsaicin) - AOL

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   for neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ... For questions about Qutenza or other pain management coverage, call Medicare at 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227).

7. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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   However, diabetes does cause higher morbidity, mortality and operative risks with these conditions. [41] Diabetic foot, often due to a combination of sensory neuropathy (numbness or insensitivity) and vascular damage, increases rates of skin ulcers (diabetic foot ulcers) and infection and, in serious cases, necrosis and gangrene. It is why it ...