Care for Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. The longer you have diabetes and the higher your blood sugar, the greater the risk you have for developing a neuropathy.
Be sure to tell your family doctor or endocrinologist if you have numbness or pain in your:
- Hands
- Arms
- Feet
- Legs
People with diabetes also can have nerve damage in their:
- Digestive tract
- Heart
- Sex organs
If you have problems in any of these areas, you could have a diabetic neuropathy. If you have a diabetic neuropathy, your family doctor may refer you to the Neuromuscular Center for help.
Need Help? Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a neuroscience doctor and more.
This page last updated 4/21/08 06:37 PM
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