by HealthStar Clinic | Nov 11, 2016 | Neuropathy
It is estimated that 20 million Americans have some form of peripheral neuropathy, a painful and debilitating condition that develops due to damage to the peripheral nervous system. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, symptoms...
by HealthStar Clinic | Dec 28, 2015 | Blog, Neuropathy, Pain Management
Diabetes is often accompanied by diabetic neuropathy. Here is some basic information on the condition. Connection between diabetes & nerve damage Diabetes is typically damaging to the nervous system. In fact, about 2 in 3 people who have diabetes also suffer from...
by HealthStar Clinic | Jun 18, 2014 | Blog, Pain Management
In March 2012, Scripps Research Institute cardiologist Eric Topol wrote an op-ed for The New York Times, arguing that statin medications (such as Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor) should be avoided due to the increased risk of diabetes. Also in 2012, the Journal of...
