The star represents the four points of the compass, denoting the varied source of more than 40 nationalities living on Aruba. The red color of the star symbolizes love of country, the white outline on the star represents the white sandy beaches surrounding Aruba, and the blue denotes the color of the sea.
KEY POINTS. 1  Symptoms of small fiber neuropathy typically start with burning feet and numb toes. 2  Causes and associated conditions can be found in over 50% of cases. 3  Findings on routine nerve conduction studies and electromyography are typically normal in this disease.
Individuals with diabetes also have an increased risk of celiac sprue. In this condition, an allergy to wheat gluten develops, leading to inflammation and thinning of the mucosa of the small intestine. Why this association occurs is not clear. However, sprue may lead to diarrhea, weight loss, and malabsorption of food.