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Reversing Nerve Damage
Up to 90 percent of people who have surgery on peripheral nerves that have been damaged by chronically high blood sugar levels regain sensation and become pain free. The reasons are as simple as A, B, C:

A. Diabetic neuropathy occurs when chronic high blood sugar causes damage—such as swelling and stiffness—in the peripheral nerves that are typically located in the hands and feet.

B. Peripheral nerves—the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system of the brain and spine into the arms and legs—can be repaired.

C. By using a technique called decompression surgery, doctors are able to reduce pressure on peripheral nerves in the extremities, alleviating a great amount of physical discomfort. Read More


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