Why Some Diabetics Get Severe Joint Damage and How to Prevent It
A devastating complication called Charcot arthropathy affects less than 1% of people with diabetic nerve damage, but when it happens, it causes severe joint …
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A Gene Variant That May Increase Diabetes and Nerve Damage Risk
Researchers studied 400 people to understand how a specific gene variant affects type 2 diabetes risk and complications. They found that people with a …
Read MoreNerve Damage Affects Millions: What You Need to Know
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where nerves in your body get damaged, causing numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness—usually starting in your toes and …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Nerve Damage From Diabetes
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in diabetic neuropathy—a painful nerve condition that …
Read MoreCharcot Foot: A Serious Diabetes Complication You Should Know About
Charcot foot is a serious condition that can happen to people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. When nerves are damaged, people can't feel …
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