Diabetes

What is diabetic neuropathy?

Diabetes is the most prevalent known cause of peripheral neuropathy
High blood sugar in people with diabetes can cause damage to the peripheral nerves
This can cause a range of potential symptoms, depending on the specific groups of nerves that are affected
Nerve damage due to diabetes can be prevented or delayed by keeping blood sugar levels in the target range
Autonomic diabetic neuropathy is particularly dangerous, because it may prevent diabetes patients from failing to recognize signs of hypoglycemia — read more about autonomic neuropathy here

If people who have already been diagnosed with diabetes develop neuropathic symptoms, these are attributed to diabetic neuropathy
For those who don’t know the cause of their peripheral neuropathy, diabetes tends to be the first culprit medical providers look at

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Here are some useful webinars and presentations about diabetic neuropathy.

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Read personal stories about people’s experiences with diabetic neuropathy.

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Here are some useful podcasts we have come across.