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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
A condition where the sensitivity of nerves to pain, temperature, and pressure is dulled, particularly in the legs and feet.
Mentioned in: Diabetes Mellitus


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The areas of the body most commonly affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy are the feet and legs.
In conclusion, intravenous treatment with alpha-lipoic acid (600 mg/day) over 3 weeks is safe and effective in reducing symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and oral treatment with 800 mg/day for 4 months may improve cardiac autonomic dysfunction in NIDDM.
 
 
 
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