by Kathy Carandang | Nov 19, 2015 | Conditions
If you have diabetes, did you know that uncontrolled, chronically high blood sugar can lead to peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage? In fact, up to 70% of people with diabetes eventually develop peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 17, 2015 | Education
Each year, one out of every three older adults (ages 65 and over) fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, up to 50% of these seniors have a fall-related incident. Falls in older...
by Kathy Carandang | Jun 10, 2013 | Conditions
Does your skin ever feel like it’s burning or numb? Or, do you experience a pins-and-needles sensation. This condition is likely due to an injured nerve. Healthy nerves only send signals when they’re stimulated. For example, the nerves in your big toe will send pain...
by | Apr 14, 2012 | Conditions
Do you have burning, tingling and numbness in your hands and feet? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. But what you may not know is, you may also have celiac disease. Neurological disorders, like peripheral neuropathy, occur in up to 10%...
