Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body's extremities, such as the hands, feet and arms, are damaged. The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. The main symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can include:numbness and tingling in the feet or handsburning, stabbing or shooting pain in affected areas of balance and co-ordination, muscle weakness, especially in the feet. These symptoms are usually constant, but may come and go. Thank you for this video Dr. Shimoda. Great help. Shar

This is the reality for people with neuropathy who need limb amputations. In diabetes, increased blood sugar leads to higher fatty acids, which deposit in small vessels, especially in the feet. These vessels narrow, harden, and eventually collapse, cutting off nutrient and oxygen supply. This leads to tissue death, nerve damage, and neuropathy. If untreated, it can progress to gangrene, sometimes without the patient even knowing they have an ulcer, leading to amputations. This can be stopped bef

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