Diabetic Neuropathy Directory
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage due to the complications of diabetes. This can occur when blood sugar remains too high over a long period of time. The types of neuropathy are peripheral, autonomic, proximal, and focal. Often diabetic neuropathy affects the feet and legs, making diabetic foot care a priority for those with diabetes. Symptoms include tingling, numbness, pain, and burning. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how diabetic neuropathy is caused, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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An Overview of Diabetic Neuropathy
WebMD explains a common complication of diabetes -- neuropathy -- and how it can damage the nerves in your feet and legs.
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Diabetes-Related Nerve Problems
WebMD examines neuropathy, nerve damage that is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes.
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Diabetes Nerve Damage
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by diabetes where the patient experiences numbness and sometimes pain in the hands, feet, or legs. It's common, treatable, and most importantly, preventable.
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Living With Diabetic Nerve Pain
Peripheral neuropathy brought on by diabetes can cause chronic nerve pain. WebMD offers suggestions for coping.
Features
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How a 'Diabetes Diet' Protects Your Health
A healthy diet for diabetes can help prevent complications such as nerve pain or heart disease.
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11 Ways to Treat Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic nerve pain can take a toll on your life. Here are 11 moves that can help you feel better now -- and into the future.
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Managing Diabetes With Exercise: 6 Tips for Nerve Pain
If you have nerve pain from diabetes, exercises can help. Here are exercises that can help slow diabetic peripheral neuropathy.