Diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy which can severely impacting your quality of life. Almost 60% of people with diabetes develops Diabetic Neuropathy. However, with blood sugar levels maintained properly, it is easily preventable.

What is peripheral neuropathy?

Prolonged diabetes often causes damage to the nerves in certain regions of the body. Early diagnosis is important as diabetic neuropathy can damage any nerve in human body. The nerve damage results in painful condition, known as peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic skin lesions can lead to foot amputation.

Symptoms (Symptoms of the disease differ from person to person):

• Prickling, numbness and tingling sensation originating from feet & hands then slowly move up into your legs & arms.
• Lack of coordination

• Extreme sensitivity to touch
• Paralysis or muscle weakness

• Bladder, bowel or digestive issues
• Altered sweating and heat intolerance
• Changes in blood pressure, leading to light-headedness

Treatment to manage the symptoms associated with:

• Pain medications – which help deal with the discomfort.
• Anti-seizure medicines – help relieve the pain.
• Surgery may be required, when pressure on certain nerves, especially nerves in a tumour cause complication.

Take care to keep your blood glucose levels in check to prevent the disorder altogether. Regular consultation with your physician is required for people with severe diabetes.