About this episode
Another silent killer on the X-Health.show: diabetic neuropathy.Undetected in too many instances.Slowly taking away the balance. Implementing pain.Starting at the feet and unstoppable, if not treated.In this episode, you’ll hear aboutdiabetic neuropathy and diabetic neuropathic painthe millions of people it concernswhy the current treatment is simply not enoughwhat change wearing a smart sock for 20 minutes bringsand all these nerves connected to the brain involved in walkingMy guest today is Dr. Greta Preatoni, the CEO of MYNERVA. She’s both a neuroscientist and a neuroengineer who did her research in diabetic neuropathy. She can awesomely speak about the neural pathways involved in sensing and movement.MYNERVA is an early-stage Swiss startup, a spin-off from the ETH, Zurich. They develop a pleasant, as they emphasize, non-invasive nerve stimulation device for people with diabetic neuropathy to kill pain and walk without problems.Here is more about them:https://www.mynervamedical.com/Timestamps:0:00 Dr. Greta Preatoni and MYNERVA1:12 Diabetic Neuropathy or the Silent Killer of Millions4:50 Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy9:38 Neural Pathways Involved in Walking16:28 How a Sock Can Help Regain Balance and Kill Pain22:44 Reaction of the First Patients with Sensory Loss29:34 How to Use the Sock for Neuropathy32:12 Can Neuropathy Nerve Damage Be Regenerated35:47 From Science to Entrepreneurship with Family History40:09 Path to Launching Leia by MYNERVA for Diabetic Neuropathy54:04 Thank You, Follow MYNERVA55:02 Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer If you've enjoyed listening, you'll make us happy by clicking "Follow" on X-Health.show and leaving a review.The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare practitioner. The opinions on the show are Alex's or her guests. The podcast does not make any responsibility or warranties about guests statements or credibility. While the podcast makes every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or corrections.
