Damaged Nerves – A Forgotten Diabetic Complication

the-bigger-picture · health-and-living · 17 Jul 2018 · 39 mins listen

A painful nerve damage can be caused by chronically high blood sugar and diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy actually accounts for hospitalisation more frequently than other complications of diabetes, but it is often forgotten due to the nature of the disease. Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Zanariah Hussein explains the signs of diabetic neuropathy and why diabetics should take foot care more seriously

Produced by:

Tina Carmillia

Presented by:

Meera Sivasothy

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

diabetes, neuropathy, diabetic foot, numb, pain, diabetic peripheral neuropathy,The Bigger Picture,health and living

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