Diabetic Neuropathy Learning Center
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Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, in which nerves are damaged as a result of high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia. |
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Symptoms
Digestive tract: Constipation; Diarrhea; Nausea and vomiting; Swallowing difficulty. Legs and arms: Deep pain, most c...
Causes
People with diabetes commonly develop temporary or permanent damage to nerve tissue. Nerve injuries are caused by dec...
Tests
Physical examination, including nervous system (neurological) and sensory tests, may diagnose neuropathies. A common ...
Treatments
The goals of treating diabetic neuropathy are to prevent the disease from getting worse and to reduce the symptoms of...
Complications
Injury to the feet due to loss of feeling; Muscle breakdown and imbalance; Poor blood sugar control due to nausea and...
Prevention
Tight control of blood sugar levels may prevent neuropathy in many people with type 1 diabetes, and may reduce the se...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.
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