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Dr suspects peripheral neuropathy. had severe burning in abdomen & head last night. this is new..scary. contact neurologist again?
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↑ed blood glucose is: most common basis for peripheral neuropathy. While often recognized after people have been diagnosed as being Diabetic for a long time, it also occurs in some far before they are declared Diabetic. Thus suggest checking HbA1c (Optimal 5.0%, not called DM until 6.5% or higher), optimize by cutting carbs, consider the best of the DM meds (the GlP-1 analogues) & review emedicinehealth.com neuropathy.
Answered 11/12/2015
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