Condition
Nerve damage - diabetic
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 12 February 20051 min read
Alternative names
Diabetic neuropathy
Definition
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus in which nerves are damaged as a result of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels).
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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