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2. Proximal diabetic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   Proximal diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic amyotrophy, is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the nerves that supply the thighs, hips, buttocks and/or lower legs. Proximal diabetic neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting, weakness, pain, or changes in sensation/numbness of the leg.

3. Type 1 diabetes - Wikipedia

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   10-12 years shorter life expectancy [1] [2] [3] Frequency: 11–22 million cases globally [4] ... This unique form of neuropathy is a hallmark of type 1 diabetes, and ...

4. Diabetic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   Diabetes is the leading known cause of neuropathy in developed countries, and neuropathy is the most common complication and greatest source of morbidity and mortality in diabetes. A systematic review has found that diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects 30% of diabetes patients. [ 1 ]

5. Diabetes-related health complications can lower life expectancy

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   Recent research has found that people with diabetes are more susceptible to developing multiple co-occurring long-term conditions, which, in turn, can shorten life expectancy.

6. Peripheral neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   In people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, two reviews make a case for nerve decompression surgery as an effective means of pain relief and support claims for protection from foot ulceration. [114] [115] There is less evidence for efficacy of surgery for non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the legs and feet. One uncontrolled study that ...

7. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic neuropathy, Neuropathies in diabetes may cause sensory, mononeuritis, and autonomic neuropathy symptoms, muscle weakness, and potentially life-threatening complications like diabetic foot syndrome (Diabetic amyotrophy) and myocardial infarctions. Intensive insulin therapy is recommended to reduce neuropathy risk, while oral ...