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Diabetic Neuropathy:
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes. It’s caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels damaging the nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness, usually starting in the feet and legs and sometimes affecting other parts of the body. Proper diabetes management can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetic neuropathy.
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What is diabetic neuropathy
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Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes. It’s caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels damaging the nerves, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness, usually starting in the feet and legs and sometimes affecting other parts of the body. Proper diabetes management can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetic neuropathy.
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Diabetic neuropathy causes and symptoms
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Diabetic neuropathy is primarily caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels, which can damage nerves over time. The symptoms can vary depending on the type of neuropathy, but common symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning sensation, sharp pains, muscle weakness, and problems with coordination and balance. It often starts in the feet and legs and can progress to affect other parts of the body. Other types of neuropathy can also affect organs like the digestive system, urinary tract, and heart. Proper diabetes management, including blood sugar control and lifestyle changes, is crucial in preventing and managing diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy types:
Diabetic neuropathy can manifest in various forms, including:
Peripheral neuropathy: This is the most common type, affecting the nerves that control sensation, particularly in the feet and legs. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning sensation, and pain.
Autonomic neuropathy: This affects the nerves that control involuntary functions such as digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms may include problems with digestion, heart rate variability, and bladder or sexual dysfunction.
Proximal neuropathy: Also known as diabetic amyotrophy, this type affects the nerves in the thighs, hips, buttocks, or legs, leading to muscle weakness, pain, or numbness.
Focal neuropathy: This type affects specific nerves, often causing sudden and severe symptoms like muscle weakness or pain. It typically resolves on its own over time.
Each type of diabetic neuropathy may present with unique symptoms and requires tailored management approaches.
Diabetic Neuropathy Causes and Symptoms:
Diabetic neuropathy is primarily caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels, which can damage nerves over time. The symptoms can vary depending on the type of neuropathy, but common symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning sensation, sharp pains, muscle weakness, and problems with coordination and balance. It often starts in the feet and legs and can progress to affect other parts of the body. Other types of neuropathy can also affect organs like the digestive system, urinary tract, and heart. Proper diabetes management, including blood sugar control and lifestyle changes, is crucial in preventing and managing diabetic neuropathy.
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