Monday, July 15, 2024

Diabetic neuropathy

 Diabetic neuropathy:


Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve injury that is induced by diabetes. High blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage throughout the body over time.

Types include:

Peripheral neuropathy: Affects the nerves in the hands, feet, legs, and limbs. Numbness, sensation, pain, or paralysis in the extremities are among the symptoms.
Autonomic neuropathy: Affects the nerves that regulate physiological functions, including digestion, pulse rate, blood pressure, and bladder function. The severity of symptoms can fluctuate significantly.
Focal neuropathy: Affects a single nerve, frequently in the face, thorax, limb, or eye. The symptoms are contingent upon the nerve that is affected.
Proximal neuropathy: Affects the nerves in the quadriceps, hips, buttocks, or legs. Symptoms include leg weakness, discomfort in these regions, and difficulty ascending from a seated position.
Risk Factors: The risk of diabetic neuropathy is elevated by high blood sugar levels, the duration of diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Treatment: The primary objectives of treatment are to regulate blood sugar levels, alleviate pain, and prevent the development of additional nerve injury. The treatment regimen may include lifestyle adjustments, physical therapy, and medications.

Sources:

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20371580
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/nerve-damage-diabetic-neuropathies

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