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Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a problem of the nerves seen in patients with diabetes. Diabetes damages the small blood vessels of the nerves, which may result in decreased or abnormal sensation.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Baby 0-2 | Very rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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