Diabetic Neuropathy
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Diabetic Neuropathy is defined as nerve damage that results from a consistently high blood sugar level. When arteries are exposed to chronically high glucose levels, the arterial wall shrinks, and the nerves do not receive adequate blood flow. Therefore, the nerve cells die.
The consistent nerve damage to the nerves triggers nociceptors and causes chronic nerve pain known as peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy pain is normally limited to nerve pain in the legs and feet. However, in more severe cases, it can lead to digestive problems, shortness of breath, radiculopathy, and/or heart problems.
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes can result in 4 types of neuropathy: Peripheral Neuropathy, Autonomic Neuropathy, Proximal Neuropathy, and/or Focal Neuropathy.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Damage to the peripheral nervous system, causing burning, numbness, weakness, and pain to the affected areas. This is normally spread over a wide area.
Autonomic Neuropathy
Damage to the autonomic nervous system that innervates your visceral organs, such as the digestive system and the heart. When these nerves are damaged it can lead to low blood pressure, shortness of breath, and digestive problems.
Proximal Neuropathy
Also known as Diabetic Amyotrophy, this is described as nerve pain in the hips, buttocks, and thighs. This is common with age, and diabetic patients.
Focal Neuropathy
Focal neuropathy is defined as nerve pain localized in a small, isolated area of the body. This is the least severe kind of neuropathy.
