What is Diabetic neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication that affects patients who suffer from diabetics; it causes significant damage of the nerve endings which are very important in helping one in feeling sensation such as pain. This nerve endings are very important since without sensation one can be in the kitchen and hot water may pour on their feet, but since the nerve endings are damaged they end up feeling no pain and may not even notice they are hurt, and this can be very dangerous.

Diabetics damages the nerve endings through various factors , but the most common is when a patient suffers very high sugar levels for a long period of time without being attended to .This can be painful but in most cases not excessive . There are different types of diabetic neuropathy , one of them is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy .This kind normally affects the nerve endings of  feet and legs .You may walk around and injure yourself without even noticing unless someone informs you , therefore it is very important for one to take extra care of their legs and feet in order to prevent injuries. The symptoms may include, a tingling sensation, numbness which in serious cases may become permanent, burning pain. As mentioned if high blood sugar levels are left unchecked the situation may become permanent, therefore it is very important for the patient to take good care of themselves and monitor their sugar levels on a regular basis , and follow your doctored advice to the letter.