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People suffering from high blood sugar for a substantial period (ie diabetes or diagnosed diabetes) are at a higher risk of developing neuropathy. Apart from changing sugar levels, various other factors like high blood pressure, high lipid levels, smoking, and consuming … View moreDid you know......
People suffering from high blood sugar for a substantial period (ie diabetes or diagnosed diabetes) are at a higher risk of developing neuropathy. Apart from changing sugar levels, various other factors like high blood pressure, high lipid levels, smoking, and consuming alcohol can also result in nerve damage.
A recent study conducted on diabetic patients showed that about 50-70 per cent of them developed some form of neuropathy in their lifetime. The study also pointed out that one in three diabetic patients show evidence of diabetes-related nerve damage during their first visit to the doctor. Further, nerve damage results in around 50-75 per cent of non-traumatic leg amputations.
However, this is a preventable complication. It can be controlled by monitoring the blood sugar, which, in turn, will prevent the onset or progression of nerve damage.
Diabetic neuropathy can be classified into four sub-segments:
Peripheral neuropathy
- This condition affects the nerves of the patient's toes, feet, legs, hands and arms, leading to numbness, loss of sensation and pain.
Autonomic neuropathy
- In this condition, the nerves that regulate autonomic function such as digestion, bowel and bladder function, regulation of vision, sexual response, perspiration, heart rate and blood pressure are affected. In the long run, the patient experiences symptoms like constipation, diarrohea, nausea, low appetite, dizziness, blood pressure changes and urinary incontinence.
Focal neuropathy
- Occurs in any peripheral nerve. The onset of the pain or numbness may be severe and sudden, most often in the torso, head or leg. However, it can also occur in the nerves in the eye, causing sudden vision changes.
Proximal neuropathy
- Proximal neuropathy affects nerves in the thighs, hips or buttocks causing pain or numbness. It can lead to weakness in the legs.
Prevention is better than cure
- The best way to prevent neuropathy is to keep your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible.
Diabetes Help Tauranga, in conjunction with Foot Mechanics Tauranga is running a FREE brief foot screening clinic on Weds 13th September. If you have diabetes, come along and have your risk of neuropathy assessed. Ring our INFOLine 07 571 3422 to make an appointment now.
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Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!
To read … View moreHave you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!
To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...
For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.
Hi there.
Buying cars is easy and selling can be a problem for many reasons. A big one is the hassle of people not turning up etc etc
I know there are cars about which are not being used for many reasons, even though they are in great condition , just not used.
Ideally it would be Japanese … View moreHi there.
Buying cars is easy and selling can be a problem for many reasons. A big one is the hassle of people not turning up etc etc
I know there are cars about which are not being used for many reasons, even though they are in great condition , just not used.
Ideally it would be Japanese or Korean. The kilometres would be as low as possible- perhaps less than 150,000 kms. Better still under 120,000 kms.
Definitely an Automatic
We look forward to your Private Messages.
Cheers Gerard in Springfield Road- and Springfield Computers
www.springfieldcomputers.co.nz...
Computer sales and services could be part of the deal.
Can anyone tell me where they have seen any Kawakawa plants growing so that I can go and pick some leaves.
Much appreciated
Wendy
Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!
Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.
The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.
Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.
A proposed South Waikato District Council bylaw plans to give freedom campers a maximum of 12 days at designated freedom camping sites. What do you think?
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Our political Q&A for Taupo candidates this week asks if they support a drop in immigration and if t…
Moana Reo Maori is out in cinemas from September 11-17 so we thought we would catch up with the voice of the lead character - Tokoroa's
Jaedyn Randell.
Q: How did you feel when you found out you had got the role.
A: The first thing that came to my head was how excited my little … View moreMoana Reo Maori is out in cinemas from September 11-17 so we thought we would catch up with the voice of the lead character - Tokoroa's
Jaedyn Randell.
Q: How did you feel when you found out you had got the role.
A: The first thing that came to my head was how excited my little cousins ...
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