Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment – Expert Care Near You

Every minute fragment of the human body gets affected by diabetes, inch by inch. Getting diagnosed with diabetes is not what you think. Diabetes is not just about managing blood sugar levels, monitoring cholesterol, and blood pressure; we all know diabetes affects the kidneys, lungs, heart, brain, and, notably, legs, and, most importantly, it can cost a dear life.

Not new but often unattended, the impact caused by diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. Some may have gained familiarity with the condition, while others may find it new. 

Over 70 million people all over India, and more than 1 million people in both urban and rural areas of Tamil Nadu, show the prevalence of diabetic neuropathy, according to recent studies. 

This blog will teach you everything about diabetic neuropathy, including its types, symptoms, and when to consult a diabetes doctor. 

What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?

The painful condition caused by diabetes affects the nervous system when blood sugar levels are out of control for an extended period. Diabetes can damage nerves all over the body, and diabetic neuropathy often tends to affect the foot and leg nerves. Diabetic neuropathy can either be mild or more painful and uncomfortable. The affected person may experience pinching pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. The condition can also lead to other serious problems, such as UTI – Urinary Tract Infection, blood vessel issues, and heart failure. 

With appropriate and consistent blood sugar management and adopting a healthier lifestyle with the help of a proficient diabetes consultant like Dr. Durai,  you can prevent or stop diabetic neuropathy from getting worse. 

Types & Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy: 

Diabetic neuropathy can mainly be of four types; 

1. Peripheral Neuropathy 

Peripheral neuropathy is the most common type of neuropathy. It primarily affects the nerves in the limbs and feet and gradually spreads to the nerves in the hands and arms. 

Symptoms 

People may get symptoms of peripheral diabetic neuropathy aggravated at night. The notable symptoms include; 

• Burning, tingling, and numb sensations in the hands and legs. 
• Losing the instinct to feel pain and other sensations. 
• Weakened muscles.
• Pinching pain, spasms, and cramps. 
• Oversensitiveness to the touch of objects. 
• Foot ulcers, injuries, and infections can take a long time to heal in the foot. 

If you are hearing about foot ulcers for the first time and want to know more, please visit our blog section to find articles related to foot ulcers and treatment methods for diabetic foot ulcers.

2. Proximal Neuropathy

Proximal neuropathy – as the name suggests, it initially affects one side of the body and gradually progresses to the other. It often affects nerves in the abdomen, chest, hips, thighs, legs, and gluteal region. 

Symptoms

• Pain and weakness in the thigh muscles. 
• Feeling harsh pain in the hip, thigh, and glute. 
• Feeling intense pain or slight discomfort in the abdominal and chest areas. 
• Discomfort in standing after sitting or resting for too long.
  

3. Focal Neuropathy 

Focal neuropathy, also referred to as mononeuropathy, is one of the serious types of neuropathy that occurs all of a sudden and affects particular nerves in the abdomen, legs, head, and pelvis. 

Symptoms

• One side of the face is getting paralyzed.
• Overlapping (double) vision.
• Losing the ability to hold or catch things/objects. 
• Feeling numbness in the hand and fingers. 
• Pain in the forefoot and thighs. 
• Experiencing difficulty in lifting the front foot.
  

4. Autonomic Neuropathy

This is a type of neuropathy that affects the digestive, blood vessels, urinary, and reproductive systems. The autonomic nervous system controls blood sugar levels, eye health, bladder function, and heart rate. 

Symptoms

• Developing bladder issues and bowel disorders. 
• Diminishing blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and not being aware of it. 
• Fluctuations in blood pressure can cause dizziness and fainting when getting up from a sitting or resting position after a prolonged period.
• The feeling of the stomach being full or empty. 
• Experiencing loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. 
• Difficulty focusing and changes in how the eye adjusts to switch between light and dark. 
• Intense or diminished sweating. 
• Lower sex drive due to vaginismus (vaginal dryness) in women and erectile dysfunction in men. 

As the symptoms mentioned here vary depending on the amount of impact caused by diabetic neuropathy, every individual affected by diabetic neuropathy may undergo mild to severe effects of the condition. Diabetes and diabetes-induced neuropathy are not just like any other body discomfort; they cause as much damage as they can, starting from a slight pinching pain to untimely death. Hence, discussing and working with a trustworthy and the best doctor for diabetes is a vital part of practical diabetes and foot care. 

Suppose you are affected by diabetic neuropathy and are looking for a doctor to handle the condition with care. In that case, Dr. Durai lends his helping hand to mitigate the severity of the disease. 

When To See a Diabetes Consultant

You will need immediate medical attention if you undergo or notice any of the following symptoms; 

• Injuries or infections in the foot or hands that persist for a long time without healing or show no signs of healing. 
• Identifying changes in digestive methods and sexual functioning.
• Undergoing Sleep interruptions, a burning or tingling sensation, and a numb feeling in the feet and hands.

With over 10 years of experience as the best diabetes doctor, Dr. Durai has saved over 10,000 feet from amputation through accurate diagnosis and supervision, earning the trust of numerous diabetic patients. 

For more information about diabetes treatment and foot care, visit https://drduraisdiabeticcare.com/ and explore our diabetes care blogs to make your diabetes journey more manageable and stress-free. 

Visit Dr. Durai’s Diabetes & Diabetic Foot Care Specialities Center for treatment appointments. For queries and further clarification on diabetic foot care, please email us at dr.duraisdiabetes@gmail.com.