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Treatments for polyneuropathy cut amputations in diabetics by 90pc

ABU DHABI — Treatments for diabetic polyneuropathy have reduced amputations in diabetic patients by over 90 per cent, said Prof J Burke, who was invited to present a lecture on Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy during the Diabetic congress, a part of the Arab Health 2006, yesterday.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, Prof Burke said that diabetic polyneuropathy improves blood flow to organs and limbs thereby preventing complicated diseases.

"Since diabetes affects the nerves, there is no sensation of pain which later leads to falls and balance problems and then to wounds and amputations," said Prof Burke.

"Pain, sensory neuropathy, wounds and amputations are all a result of poor circulation which is due, in part, to endothelial cell dysfunction and low levels of nitric oxide," he added.

He also said that better circulation is critical to helping patients with diabetes so as to decrease pain, restore sensation, prevent falls and heal wounds.

"A new method to treat and improve blood circulation is Mire (Monochromatic InfraRed photo Energy) which increases circulation locally and naturally," explained Prof Burke.

He said that Mire was also important for wound healing as it increases circulation and helps in the growth of new blood vessels. He said that Mire is effective for pain relief, neuropathy, gait and balance as well because it is non-invasive, local, and causes a drug-free release of nitric oxide from hemoglobin.

Dr Burke said that erectile dysfunction could also be treated with the use of Mire because it increases circulation at the site of treatment. It can also be used to treat diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, gangrene and post-op.