How can I help prevent diabetic neuropathy?
How can I help prevent diabetic neuropathy?
Last modified: 2007-03-29
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How can I help prevent diabetic neuropathy?
The best way to help prevent diabetic neuropathy is to:
* Control your diabetes. Try to keep your blood sugar at a normal level.
* Do not smoke. Smoking damages blood vessels, which makes skin infections more likely.
* Keep your blood pressure at a normal level.
* Exercise regularly, according to your healthcare provider's recommendation.
* Limit the amount of alcohol you drink because alcohol can cause neuropathy too.
* Eat a healthy diet with fruits and vegetables (some vitamin deficiencies can cause neuropathy).
* Keep your checkup appointments with your healthcare provider.
For more information contact:
* American Diabetes Association, Inc.
Phone: 800-DIABETES, or 800-342-2383
Web site: http://www.diabetes.org
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Last modified: 2007-03-29
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