Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by diabetes. Over
time, uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage nerves throughout the
body.
Common symptoms are numbness, burning, pain, or tingling in the
feet or legs, which can lead to serious problems with infected foot sores going
unnoticed. Eventually, problems with dizziness, digestion (such as diarrhea or
constipation), sexual function, bladder infections, and impotence can develop.
Diabetic neuropathy can also develop suddenly and cause double vision, drooping
eyelids, and weakened or wasting thigh muscles.
There is no cure for diabetic neuropathy. Treatment includes
consistently keeping blood sugar levels within a narrow and tightly controlled
target range and taking good care of the feet to help prevent
infections.
