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Diabetic neuropathy

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Diabetic neuropathy is a problem of the nerves seen in patients with diabetes. Diabetes damages the small blood vessels of the nerves, which may result in decreased or abnormal sensation.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Neuropathy • Peripheral nervous system diseases • Diabetes complication

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Rare
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Foot

Symptoms

Constipation
Balance problems
Arm pain
Diarrhea
Lightheaded
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Diabetic neuropathy
Opioid pain medicines
Octreotide
Antibiotic
Bethanechol
Cholestyramine
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Other treatments

Good blood sugar control
Supportive care
Healthy living
Foot care
Lifestyle changes

Tests

Urine culture
Fecal fat
Anorectal manometry
Hydrogen breath test
Gastric emptying study
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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