What is diabetic neuropathy?

Answer 1

Diabetic Neuropathy is progressive damage to the capillaries and nerves of the extremities, caused by cumulative effects of hyperglycemia.

It can be prevented or halted using tight glycemic control (A1c 5% or less), and can be reversed in early stages using daily doses of Methylcobalamin, either injected or orally.

For references see How_you_can_care_for_your_feet_if_your_diabetic

Answer 2

based on the symptoms that present during a physical exam. Pain assessment is usually the first step. Patients may have more than one type of pain, and the history helps the doctor determine whether a the pain has a neuropathic cause

Answer 3

a screening test for lost sensation nerve conduction studies to check the flow of electric current through a nerve electromyography (EMG) to see how well muscles respond to electrical impulses transmitted by nearby nerves

Answer 4

If Diabetes is not controlled well with diet, exercise and medications, a complication called diabetic neuropathy may occur. The long-term effects of high blood sugar damages the nerves in the hands and feet, causing tingling sensations, or even loss of sensation in the hands and feet. In addition, any sense of balance and pain is lost in the feet, raising the risk of pressure ulcers forming, leading to diabetic foot ulcers. This condition is largely irreversible and can lead to other complications, such as falls, unsteady gait, and osteomyelitis from the foot ulcers.

Answer 5

Diabetic neuropathy is not a treatment option. The term refers to the peripheral nerve damage caused by diabetes. A common symptom is numbness of the feet and lower legs.