As patients’ vitamin D levels rose, the pain and other symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy decreased.
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Studies show a link between diabetic peripheral neuropathy and sarcopenia, which increases frailty and subsequent mortality.
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After starting a new medication (gabapentin) for his neuropathy, a patient of mine gained 30lbs and presented with peripheral edema without symptoms.
Read More »Link Between Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Cholesterol Levels
Can lowering cholesterol be causing peripheral neuropathy?
Read More »Intensive Lipid Lowering Linked To Neuropathy
Patients with type 2 diabetes on intensive lipid lowering therapy may be at an increased risk for developing secondary neuropathies, based on the results of a recent study.
Read More »Gender Associated with Neuropathic Pain — ADA 2019
New study findings challenge the link between neuropathic pain and vitamin D levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »How Low Vitamin D Levels Affect Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Low levels thought to contribute to pathogenesis of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to action on dorsal root ganglia.
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Patients with either painful or painless neuropathy found to have low vitamin D levels.
Read More »Diabetic Neuropathy Can Indicate Poor Oral Health
A new study shows an association between nerve and gum diseases in patients with diabetes.
Read More »Abstracts of Interest at the 78th ADA Scientific Sessions
ADA 2018 abstracts of interest include Entresto for the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Oral Contraceptive Associated with Postmenopausal Diabetes; Glucokinase as Adjunct Therapy in People with Type 1 Diabetes, and more.
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