The Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is the damage to nerves in the body that is caused from blood sugars that are too high. When the blood sugar in a person's body runs higher than it should for long periods of time the nerve endings in the body can be damaged. When these nerve endings are damaged they can cause the person to have a constant burning pain and they can cause the portion of the body that is affected to not function normally.

Generally the condition of diabetic neuropathy is located in the feet and legs of the affected person. The condition can affect any part of the body where there is a nerve located though. People complain of burning sensations in their feet and legs when the nerve damage starts.

Some people say it feels as if their feet have been really cold and then been placed in hot water.

Some people say the sensation is comparable to standing in a bed of fire ants for a prolonged period of time.

Some people say the sensation they feel is like when their leg has gone to sleep and is having the tingling feeling they get when they begin to awaken.

All people agree that the condition is painful and annoying.

When diabetic neuropathy is in the feet of the patient they will have the burning pain but they will lose some of the normal feelings their feet should have. So when these people cut their foot or they damage their foot in some way they are not always aware of the injury. Having an injury go untreated can cause people with diabetes to develop infections. People who have diabetes have a harder time overcoming illnesses like infections so these conditions can lead to amputations of the infected body part.

A lot of the time the people who have diabetic neuropathy in their feet will have difficulty walking or maintaining their balance when they walk. This causes them to have more falls and injuries that are related to falls. Since they have less sensation in their feet they have a very difficult time walking on unlevel surfaces.

Diabetic neuropathy cannot be 100% prevented. After a period of time everyone that has the disease will more than likely develop this painful condition. If a diabetic controls their blood sugar levels they can however, postpone the onset of this condition. A healthy diet and proper exercise are the key factors in delaying this disease.

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