Diabetic Neuropathy Quiz
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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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Numbness in the fingers
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The fingers of both hands are numb
The left half of the body is numb
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Learn more about Diabetic neuropathy
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is diabetic neuropathy?
Diabetic neuropathy is a kind of nerve damage that can happen in people with long-term diabetes. High blood sugar can harm nerves all over the body, mainly 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 involves medication to regulate blood sugar and handle symptoms.
View the symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy
Diseases related to 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
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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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