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What's the difference between 'diabetic nephropathy' & 'diabetic neuropathy'?
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Kidney vs nerves: "nephropathy" is damage to the kidneys, and "neuropathy" is damage to nerve cells. In addition to kidneys and sensory nerves, uncontrolled diabetes can also damage blood vessels & circulation, heart, brain, eye, stomach emptying, skin, immune system and just about any organ in the body. Best way to prevent is to control blood sugar. Once there is damage, may need specialist or more advanced care.
Answered 8/22/2017
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See below: Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage resulting from diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage resulting from diabetes.
Answered 5/31/2017
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Kidney vs. Nerve : Nephropathy= kidney disease and Neuropathy= nerve disease. When diabetes is the causes it becomes diabetic ....
Answered 2/28/2017
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