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Diabetic Neuropathy (cont.)

Prevention of Diabetic Neuropathy

Keeping tight control of your blood sugar levels will help prevent many of these diabetes-related nerve conditions. Talk to your doctor about optimizing your individual diabetes treatment plan.

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Reviewed by John A. Seibel, MD on March 08, 2009

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REFERENCES:

American Diabetes Association (ADA): "Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve Damage) and Diabetes."

ADA: "Additional Specific Types of Diabetic Neuropathy."

National Diabetes Education Program: "Prevention and Early Intervention for Diabetes Foot Problems."


Last Editorial Review: 11/4/2009



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