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Study Examines the Effects of Diabetes on Motor Skills

Some diabetics can experience nerve problems in their legs and feet. That’s fairly well known. But a University of Houston study documents declines in dexterity and strength in diabetics’ hands and fingertips. We discuss type 2 diabetes and motor skills with Dr. Stacey Gorniak, researcher and Assistant Professor in the University of Houston Department of […]

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Some diabetics can experience nerve problems in their legs and feet. That's fairly well known. But a University of Houston study documents declines in dexterity and strength in diabetics' hands and fingertips.

We discuss type 2 diabetes and motor skills with Dr. Stacey Gorniak, researcher and Assistant Professor in the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance.

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Michael Hagerty is the senior producer for Houston Matters. He's spent more than 20 years in public radio and television and dabbled in minor league baseball, spending four seasons as the public address announcer for the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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