Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. When it affects the arms, hands, legs and feet, it is known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is different from peripheral arterial disease (poor circulation), which affects the blood vessels rather than the nerves.
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The nerve damage that characterizes diabetic peripheral neuropathy is more common in patients with poorly managed diabetes. However, even patients living with diabetes who have excellent blood sugar (glucose) control can develop diabetic neuropathy. There are several theories as to why this occurs, including the possibilities that high blood glucose or constricted blood vessels produce damage to the nerves.
Becoming diagnosied with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy may go as follows:
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• Sensory Nerves: Enable people to feel pain, temperature and other sensations
• Motor nerves: Control the muscles and give them their strength and tone
• Autonomic nerves: Allow the body to perform certain involuntary functions, such as sweating
For sensory neuropathy:
For motor neuropathy:
For autonomic neuropathy:
Work to achieve healthy blood sugar levels.
Medications to relieve tingling/burning symptoms.
Physical therapy to help reduce balance problems or other symptoms.
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