Diabetic Neuropathy: A Quick Overview

Nerve damage caused by diabetes is one of the most common forms of neuropathy.

Diabetic Neuropathy is the nerve damage caused by diabetes. It mostly affects our feet or legs.

High blood sugar or glucose can damage or injure our nerves. Thus, Diabetic Neuropathy is the nerve damage caused by diabetes. This type of nerve damage mostly affects our feet or legs.

If not diagnosed in time and treated properly, it can lead to amputation of legs or feet. Though serious and complications are involved, one can control it by following a healthy diet and controlling blood sugar.

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Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy vary depending on the nerve affected. First symptoms range from pain to numbness in your legs and feet.

The symptoms also range from mild or severe. While the symptoms may be mild in some patients, some suffer severe pain. For some patients, the pain is so severe that they are not able even to walk.

Diabetic Neuropathy can also affect digestive system, blood vessels, urinary tract, kidneys and heart.

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There are various types of Diabetic Neuropathy and the symptoms vary according to the types. As symptoms develop very slowly, you may not notice anything wrong in its initial stages, but will notice only at a stage when the nerve damage has become serious.

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Rishi Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre has effective treatments for diabetic neuropathy. Rishi Ayurveda hospital has been in the forefront to offer effective Ayurvedic treatments for diabetes since so long.