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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is diabetic neuropathy?
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occurs in those with long-term diabetes. High blood sugar can damage nerves throughout the body, most commonly in the legs and feet.
Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy
Skin problem of the legs, in the area between thigh and ankle
Decreased sensation over skin
Reduced sensitivity to feeling pain
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Numbness of the fingers
Tingling or prickling sensation of the skin
Tingling or pricking numbness in the legs even when keeping still
Numbness or tingling in the toes
Questions your doctor may ask to check for diabetic neuropathy
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose diabetic neuropathy
Do you have symptoms on the skin of your leg/s?
Do you feel the sensation on your skin has changed?
Do you think that you are less sensitive to pain or do not feel pain at all?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have numbness from your wrist down?
Treatment for diabetic neuropathy
Treatment includes medication to control blood sugar and manage symptoms.
View the symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy
Diseases related to Diabetic neuropathy
References
Vinik AI, Nevoret ML, Casellini C, Parson H. Diabetic neuropathy. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;42(4):747-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2013.06.001. PMID: 24286949.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889852913000522?via%3Dihub
Zakin E, Abrams R, Simpson DM. Diabetic Neuropathy. Semin Neurol. 2019 Oct;39(5):560-569. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1688978. Epub 2019 Oct 22. PMID: 31639839.
https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0039-1688978
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