New Way To Detect And Monitor Diabetic Neuropathies And It Is Non Invasive

Scientists have found a new way to detect neuropathy which affects millions of diabetics.

The painless technique focuses on tiny structures in the skin known as Meissner corpuscles, which encapsulate the endings of microscopic nerves in our hands, feet, and other areas. When someone tickles your feet, or lightly brushes the palm of your hand, or gives you a kiss — it’s Meissner corpuscles that are detecting the touch. The tiny structures act like little sensors, allowing us to feel light touch and pressure.

The research team has concluded that a technology called reflective conofocal microscopy, which can look just beneath the surface of the skin, can be used to count the number of Meissner corpuscles. This allows doctors to visualize, detect and monitor the nerve damage and progression of diabetic neuropathy. Now that the doctors can actually visualize the corpuscles, there is no need of invasive type procedures- very welcome news for many diabetics.

via Science Daily