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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)

Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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Learn more about Diabetic neuropathy

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is diabetic neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occurs in those with long-term diabetes. High blood sugar can damage nerves throughout the body, most commonly in the legs and feet.

Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy

  • Skin problem of the legs, in the area between thigh and ankle

  • Decreased sensation over skin

  • Reduced sensitivity to feeling pain

  • Numbness or abnormal sensation

  • Numbness of the fingers

  • Tingling or prickling sensation of the skin

  • Tingling or pricking numbness in the legs even when keeping still

  • Numbness or tingling in the toes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for diabetic neuropathy

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose diabetic neuropathy

  • Do you have symptoms on the skin of your leg/s?

  • Do you feel the sensation on your skin has changed?

  • Do you think that you are less sensitive to pain or do not feel pain at all?

  • Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?

  • Do you have numbness from your wrist down?

Treatment for diabetic neuropathy

Treatment includes medication to control blood sugar and manage symptoms.

View the symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy

References

  • Vinik AI, Nevoret ML, Casellini C, Parson H. Diabetic neuropathy. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;42(4):747-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2013.06.001. PMID: 24286949.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889852913000522?via%3Dihub

  • Zakin E, Abrams R, Simpson DM. Diabetic Neuropathy. Semin Neurol. 2019 Oct;39(5):560-569. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1688978. Epub 2019 Oct 22. PMID: 31639839.

    https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0039-1688978

Reviewed By:

Hidetaka Hamasaki

Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)

Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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