Peripheral neuropathy

Question 1

what areas will 1/3 of people have complications with by the time they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

Answer 1

Eyes
Feet
Kidneys
Nerves

Question 2

limited sensation in peripheries may promote….

Answer 2

Damage, abrasions or ulcers

Question 3

15% of T2D have..

Answer 3

Damage, abrasions or ulcers due to limited sensations

Question 4

Diabetes have ….. …… power

Answer 4

reduced healing power

Question 5

hyperglycaemia causes a ….. immune function & ……. Which …. infection

Answer 5

decreased immune function and blood flow, promotes infection

Question 6

….%of patients who develop foot ulcers require amputation

Answer 6

20%

Question 7

what is an important consideration for exercise to reduce foot risk issues

Answer 7

appropriate footwear

Question 8

nerves are …. active

Answer 8

metabolically

Question 9

nerves require …

Answer 9

ATP

Question 10

to supply ATP nerves need

Answer 10

large blood flow

Question 11

what is Vasa nervoroum

Answer 11

small arteries that supply the blood flow

Question 12

what happens when the Vasa nervoroum are occluded

Answer 12

atrophy and nerve death

Question 13

what is the effect of peripheral neuropathy on movements and feelings…

Answer 13

effect gate, proprioception (movement), pain, pins and needles