Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Rise in Nerve Conditions Linked to Diabetes

Two particular types of nerve damage have been increasing as more people develop diabetes
Tuesday, July 25, 2017       
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Blame Diabetes: Rates of 2 Nerve Conditions on the Rise

Two particular types of nerve damage -- neuropathy -- have been increasing as more and more people develop diabetes in the United States, an expert says. Autonomic and...
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Health Tip: Eat Less Sugar

Too much sugar makes you gain weight and can harm your health. And you have to be especially careful about how much sugar you eat if you have diabetes. The American Heart...
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Many Primary Care Docs May Miss Prediabetes

Most primary care doctors can't identify all 11 risk factors for prediabetes, a small new survey finds. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University said their findings should...
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More Than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes: CDC

More than 100 million U.S. adults have diabetes or prediabetes, health officials say. As of 2015, more than 9 percent of the population -- 30.3 million -- had diabetes...
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Early Menopause May Be Tied to Type 2 Diabetes

The earlier a woman begins menopause, the greater her risk of developing diabetes, a new study suggests. Following almost 4,000 women in the Netherlands, Dutch researchers...
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Health Tip: Preventing Diabetic Foot Sores

Foot sores are more common among people with diabetes, who often have problems with circulation to the legs and feet. To help prevent this dangerous condition, the...
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 Doctor's Views
What Are the Best Shoes for Diabetic Neuropathy in Feet?

I have neuropathy in my feet. Can you recommend any good shoes to wear with this condition? Doctor's response Peripheral neuropathy is a frustrating problem. There have been...
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