Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage caused by diabetes that affects about half of people with diabetes. Chronic exposure to high blood glucose damages the nerves. Nerve damage is more common in people who have difficulty controlling their blood sugar, are overweight or obese, have kidney disease, have high blood pressure, or who smoke.

Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include:

Numbness, pain, or tingling in the hands, fingers, feet, toes, arms, and legs
Muscle wasting in the feet or hands
Weakness
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea or constipation
Dizziness upon standing
Difficulty urinating
Erectile dysfunction in men
Vaginal dryness in women