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Diabetic Nerve Problems
Also called: Diabetic neuropathy
If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage the covering on your nerves or the blood vessels that bring oxygen to your nerves. Damaged nerves may stop sending messages, or may send messages slowly or at the wrong times.
This damage is called diabetic neuropathy. About half of people with diabetes get it. Symptoms may include
- Numbness in your hands, legs or feet
- Shooting pains, burning or tingling
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea
- Problems with sexual function
- Urinary problems
- Dizziness when you change positions quickly
Controlling your blood sugar can help prevent nerve problems, or keep them from getting worse. Treatment may include pain relief and other medicines.
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Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Diabetic Neuropathy(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
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Overviews
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Diabetic Neuropathy: What You Can Do about It(American Academy of Family Physicians)
Also available in Spanish
- JAMA Patient Page: Peripheral Neuropathy(American Medical Association) - Links to PDF
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Diabetic Neuropathy: What You Can Do about It(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Latest News
- Poor Nerve Function Tied to Disability in Seniors(09/08/2008, Reuters Health)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Could You Have Diabetic Neuropathy and Not Know It?(American Diabetes Association) - Links to PDF
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Prevention/Screening
- Diabetes Care: 10 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Nervous System Healthy
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also available in Spanish
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Disease Management
- Can Neuropathy Be Reversed?(Joslin Diabetes Center)
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Specific Conditions
- Autonomic Neuropathy(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Gastroparesis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Polyneuropathy: Diabetic Neuropathy, AIDS Neuropathy, and Others(Beth Israel Medical Center, Dept. of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care)
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Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Diabetic Neuropathies(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Diabetic Neuropathies
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Research
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Diabetes Control and Complications Trial and Follow-up Study(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Nerve Damage(American Diabetes Association) - Current medical research reports
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Diabetes Control and Complications Trial and Follow-up Study
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Brainstem auditory evoked potentials and middle latency auditory evoked potentials...
- Article: The management of ankle fractures in patients with diabetes.
- Article: Role of advanced glycation end products in diabetic neuropathy.
- Diabetic Nerve Problems -- see more articles
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
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Diabetes Dictionary(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also available in Spanish
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Diabetes Dictionary
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Directories
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Directory of Diabetes Organizations(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Directory of Diabetes Organizations
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Organizations
- American Diabetes Association
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Also available in Spanish
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Seniors
- Diabetic Neuropathy(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Date last updated: 09 September 2008 Topic last reviewed: 05 August 2008 |