How does diabetic neuropathy affect ones daily life?

Answer 1

I am a 36 year old female that has an idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. I have had this disease since 1999. Not only is this disease physically draining it is mentally draining as well. It causes ulcers, blisters, toenail loss, chronic pain, and for me depression. I can no longer work because I can't stand or sit for long periods of time..what job does that leave? The pain is very draining, especially at night. The side effects from medications aren't any walk in the park either. And the questions...i.e. how can you have pain if you can't feel your feet!!! Uggg, that gets old. The book Numb Toes anc Aching Soles helped me and my neurologist did too. Good luck to anyone suffering from any type of neuropathy.

Answer 2

Many persons with peripheral neuropathy in the legs experience an inability to walk properly. The incidence of injuries from falling increase, and affected persons may eventually develop a shuffling-type gait

Answer 3

Diabetic neuropathy can greatly change one's daily life. Some symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, cramps, loss of sense, lightheadness, change in heart rate, vision changes, and much more. To treat it, it is best to take medication and get in control of one's blood sugar.