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I'm having issues describing neuropathy to a demented parent?

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Dead nerves: Simple explanation is that the nerves are dead from elevated blood sugar.

Answered 4/12/2012

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More specific: Neuropathy means nerve damage. The causes can be many, diabetes is only one cause.

Answered 4/23/2012

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