The Dangers of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes is a severe condition that can lead to other health complications. One is diabetic neuropathy, caused by damage to the nerves due to high blood sugar levels. If left untreated, diabetic neuropathy can cause several symptoms.In this blog, we'll discuss the dangers of diabetic neuropathy, what it is, and how one can treat it.

Diabetic Neuropathy Explained

Diabetes isn't just about counting calories. For many people, diabetes can manifest itself in other troubling ways. Diabetic neuropathy is the term used to describe nerve damage caused by diabetes. It can result from years of consistently high glucose levels gradually damaging nerve fibers throughout the body. The damage can lead to painful, debilitating symptoms—tingling, numb limbs, burning sensations, and even organ dysfunction/failure.

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes that often disrupts daily life for patients. This all-too-familiar companion to diabetes affects around half of the people living with this condition - so be sure to stay on top of your blood sugar level monitoring! In particular, three types of nerve damage stand out: peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, and focal neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy affects mainly the feet and legs, often causing stabbing or burning sensations. Whereas autonomic affects organs such as the bladder, gut, or heart, affecting a person's ability to control internal functions. Lastly, focal affects a single nerve at any point in the body and can cause weakness and pain.

Learning to Manage Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy can range from mild to severe, but what it looks like for patients is often a unique combination of physical and. psychological symptoms. Numbness in the feet and hands, extreme shooting or burning pain, joint problems, changes in circulation, and unexplained fatigue are just a few of the possible issues that patients with diabetic neuropathy may face.

But how does it affect diabetes treatment? Ultimately it all depends on the type and severity of the issues being experienced. To begin, lifestyle changes often must be made, such as ensuring regular exercise and avoiding smoking.

Additionally, medication may be prescribed to help mitigate pain or slow down the health effects that come from neuropathy. In every case, though, there is excellent benefit to seeking out professional medical advice rather than relying solely on home remedies that are well-intentioned but ill-informed. Most people managing diabetic neuropathy can find relief with some combination of these treatments. As well as through medical research studies, where new treatment options are constantly being developed to help people with diabetic neuropathy tap into the sweeter side of life!

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Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/diabetes-nerve-damage.html

https://medlineplus.gov/diabeticnerveproblems.html

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