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Its ability to kill free radicals may help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a pain problem dealing with the nerves of the body that some people with diabetes will suffer from during their lifetime. This type of neuropathy occurs in the arms, hands, legs and feet of the patient suffering from diabetes and causes severe nerve pain. The sensory nerves, the motor nerves, and the autonomic nerves are the three nerve systems commonly affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The sensory nerves enable people to feel pain, temperature, and touch. The motor nerves control the body’s muscles, giving them strength and tone. The autonomic nerves allow the body to perform involuntary functions such as sweating.Diabetic peripheral neuropathy does not develop out of the blue in one day. Instead, this problem develops over a lengthy period of time and worsens over time. Some diabetes patients develop this problem well before they are diagnosed with diabetes. If patients suffer from diabetes for a long period of time they are more at risk to develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This problem causes a loss of sensation in the body of the patient, which can lead to the development of skin ulcers that can become infected and might not heal.If a patient’s sensory nerves are affected then he or she will likely experience numbness or tingling in the feet, pain or discomfort in the legs, burning feet, sharp pain or a prickly feeling in the feet. If a patient’s motor nerves are affected then he or she will likely experience muscle weakness, loss of muscle tone in the feet or lower legs, a loss of balance, and changes in foot shape that can lead to increased pressure. If a patient’s autonomic nerves are affected then he or she will likely experience dry feet and cracked skin. These two symptoms are the same symptoms of walking around barefoot so anyone that is overweight and continues to suffer from these symptoms should see a doctor to make sure they are not diabetic.The following tips should help people with diabetes prevent developing diabetic peripheral neuropathy nerve pain:• Keep blood sugar levels under control.• Wear well-fitting shoes to avoid getting sores.• Inspect your feet every day.• Visit your foot and ankle surgeon on a regular basis for an examination to help prevent the foot complications of diabetes.• Have periodic visits with your primary care physician or endocrinologist.
What are some good exercises that can be done for people with peripheral neuropathy?
I would try to rest your eyes as often as possible. Do not strain your eyes to see. If you do not have any sight of vision along the sides, I would recommend turning your head to that spot and having a direct line of vision instead of peripheral.
How does diabetic neuropathy affect ones daily life?
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.
Is muskmelon good for diabetic?
Yes, watermelons are an excellent food source for diabetic people.
What is the prognosis for patients with early stage diabetic neuropathy?
Small fiber neuropathy manifests in a variety of different diseases and often results in symptoms of burning pain, or shooting pain. The variety of diseases that may result in a small fiber neuropathy, include diabetes and other glucose dysregulation syndromes, thyroid dysfunction, sarcoidosis, vitamin B12 deficiency, HIV, neurotoxic medications, celiac disease, paraneoplastic syndromes, and paraproteinemias. Despite extensive diagnostic evaluation, majority with small fiber neuropathy ultimately may be given a diagnosis of chronic pain.
Can a diabetic patient can have mealmaker dishes?
Yes it is good in protein and good for diabetic patients
What is the affect of high blood sugar and the kidneys and capillaries?
High blood sugar makes the blood an oxidizing agent, so it slowly oxidizes (burns) the tissues it contacts. Over a few months, persistent high blood sugar will burn the capillaries causing Diabetic Angiopathy. This in turn slowly kills off peripheral nerves (Diabetic Neuropathy), and then over the years, the glomeruli of the kidneys (Diabetic Nephropathy). Neuropathy can result in lost feet, and Nephropathy can result in total kidney failure, so both should be avoided assiduously by keeping blood sugar levels low. Just how low is currently the subject of debate but a good starting point in your research could be made by using the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Links.
Is ice creme yogurt good for a diabetic?
It depends on what type of type of diabetic you are.
Is tequila good for a diabetic patient?
No
What diabetic food would make a good gift for a diabetic?
A diabetic is generally concerned with balancing sugar levels in their bloodstream. Therefore, a good diabetic food gift would generally be something that has either a low sugar count or a sugar substitute.
What are good diabetic products to use for diabetics?
Some good diabetic products to use are OneTouch meters, along with the testing strips and needles. Another is diabetic cookbooks sold by diabetic companies to help improve your dieting habits to suit your diabetes.
