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2012年9月8日 星期六

Type 2 Diabetes - High Blood Sugar Levels Lead to Neuropathy!


Over half of all people with Type 2 diabetes have some form of neuropathy, or nerve damage. The longer a person has had Type 2 diabetes, the more likely nerve damage is to occur. Neuropathy can be contributed to by several different factors, and can result in many different complications, some of which are severe.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Starts:

Excess glucose in the blood for many years causes damage to the walls of the smallest blood vessels. These vessels nourish the nerves responsible for sending messages to the brain about pain, temperature and touch, as well as orders from your brain telling muscles when and how to move. The nerves in the extremities are particularly vulnerable to diabetic neuropathy, and usually show signs of damage first.

Peripheral Neuropathy:

Also known as sensorimotor neuropathy, this is the most common type of neuropathy in diabetics. It manifests with pain, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, and/or weakness in the arms and legs.

A 'pins and needles' or burning feeling is commonly reported, and people with diabetes are prone to stumbling or falling due to leg weakness and not having feeling in their feet. Peripheral neuropathy can also result in ulcers or sores which are slow to heal.

Autonomic Neuropathy:

Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves which control the various systems in your body, and can cause people with Type 2 diabetes to develop serious conditions resulting from the damage done to small blood vessels.

Problems with the digestive system such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or heartburn are common. So are urinary issues such as bladder infections, weakness or loss of control. Decreased sex drive and sexual dysfunction can also occur.

Some diabetics find they either sweat uncontrollably or don't sweat at all. Many develop night blindness or other vision problems.

Eventually, if blood glucose levels are not controlled, blood vessels around your heart can be affected and major heart failure can result. Indications that the heart is affected are dizziness, fainting spells, and a racing or erratic heartbeat.

Other Types of Diabetic Neuropathy:

In addition to autonomic and peripheral neuropathy, people with Type 2 diabetes can also suffer from diabetic amyotrophy, a weakness and painful wasting away of the muscles (usually in the legs). Charcot's joint involves the joints and bones in the feet... after sensation is lost and injuries go unnoticed, the foot can become misshapen and deformed due to bone damage.

Cranial neuropathy affects the nerves connected to the brain, and can cause severe facial pain... generally starting on one side of the face near the eye. Once glucose levels are under control, the symptoms often resolve. Compression neuropathy often manifests as carpal tunnel syndrome, when a specific nerve is compressed at the wrist.

Good blood sugar control is the most effective single way to improve the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which may disappear over time. New drugs have been approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain and include:


duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta). Cymbalta is an antidepressant that can relieve neuropathic pain
pregabalin (Lyrica). This is a pain reliever which binds to the nerve cells and decreases pain. Unfortunately it does not improve the neuropathy

To prevent damage to both small and large blood vessels the best plan is to have strict control of both your blood sugar and HbA1c levels. It is possible for people with Type 2 diabetes to prevent neuropathy from occurring... it is even possible to slow its progression.




And now I would like you to claim you Free E-Book when you visit Answers to Your Questions

You will then have access to information diabetics have requested over recent months.

Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective. http://drugfreetype2diabetes.com/blog Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide





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2012年8月27日 星期一

Type 2 Diabetes - What Is the Problem With Blood Sugar and Diabetic Neuropathy?


Prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels results in nerve damage leading to the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy: a family of nerve disorders that causes symptoms of tingling, pain and numbness. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, sixty to seventy percent of people with diabetes end up having some degree of diabetic neuropathy.

A diabetic may develop neuropathies anytime in their lifetime. However, it was noted that people who have had Type 2 diabetes for more than twenty-five years have the highest rates of diabetic neuropathy. And it is also true that most people who have painful neuropathies don't even realize they may have Type 2 diabetes. Often they don't find out until they visit their doctor to find out the reason for the pains they are experiencing. It could start off simply as a tingle in your toes and then progress up your legs.

What causes diabetic neuropathy?

There are several reasons for nerve damage taking place. High blood sugar levels damage blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. The cells cannot live without oxygen so the neurons starve to death. Other factors such as:


abnormal levels of fat within the blood
blood vessel problems
autoimmune factors
excess weight
smoking, and
alcohol use

may also speed up the development of symptoms associated with neuropathy.

What are the most common symptoms?

Diabetic neuropathy results from nerve damage, therefore symptoms are usually seen in the nerves being affected by this problem. The most common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy includes:


tingling
muscle pain and weakness
numbness
burning pain
shooting pain
balance problems
loss of bladder control
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
frequent dizziness
impotence
vaginal dryness in women

What are the risk factors?

1. Poor blood sugar control: The MayoClinic.com considers poor blood sugar control as the top risk factor for neuropathy in diabetics. So, if you are a diabetic, you should always keep your blood sugar in check to prevent the possible onset of nerve damage.

2. The number of years of being a diabetic: The older you are, the more likely you are to develop nerve pain.

3. Kidney problems: Diabetes causes damage to the function of your kidneys. And once your kidneys begin malfunctioning, toxins may not be eliminated efficiently from your body resulting in further damage to your nerves.

4. Cigarette smoking: Smoking decreases the blood supply to your hands and feet by narrowing and hardening your blood vessel walls. With decreased blood supply to your extremities, poor wound healing and damage to your nerves usually follows.

How can diabetic neuropathy be treated?

According to Mayoclinic.com, there is no cure. The focus for the management of neuropathy is then to slow the progression of this problem. While lowering blood sugar levels will eventually help reduce your pain and may help to prevent the type of severe damage that will be irreversible, this will take time.

If you happen to have any of the above mentioned symptoms, visiting your doctor is the best option. A few simple blood tests could determine whether you have Type 2 diabetes, at which point you could then start to repair the nerves. The earlier your blood sugar level is controlled, the lesser will be the damage to your nerves.




To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments

Clicking on this link will help you to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes Solutions... Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.

Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide





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2012年8月10日 星期五

Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels to Prevent Diabetic Nerve Damage


Diabetic neuropathy is a family of nerve disorders caused by poorly controlled blood sugar levels for extended periods of time. Up to sixty per cent of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are affected by neuropathy or nerve damage. The likelihood of nerve damage occurring increases with the length of time you have diabetes.

As well as constantly high blood sugar levels, neuropathy is made worse by:


the diabetic's age... nerve damage is more common in people over 40
the diabetic's height... neuropathy is more common in taller people, as they have longer nerve fibers to damage
alcohol... even small amounts of alcohol can make nerve damage worse

Various disorders of your nervous system are broken down into:

1. Loss of sensation... sensory nerves which detect cold, pain and heat are damaged

2. Loss of motor nerves... motor nerves carrying impulses to your muscles to control movement are damaged

3. Loss of autonomic nerves, or automatic nerves... we can't control these ones. They take care of your heart rate, movement of food through your digestive system, and more. Automatic functions are dependent on the autonomic nerves and damage depends on the the location of the nerve. Problems with autonomic nerves could lead to:


sexual dysfunction: occurs in 50 per cent of males with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and 30 per cent of females with diabetes. Males are unable to sustain an erection and females have problems with lubricating the vagina for intercourse
bladder issues: come about by you being unable to recognise bladder fullness. Urine is not eliminated and this leads to urinary tract infections
sweating problem:especially in your feet. Then your body tries to compensate for lack of sweating in your feet by causing excessive sweating of your face and body
abnormalities of your pupil: your pupils set the amount of light allowed to enter. Due to the neuropathy the pupil is small and will not open up in a dark room

Because of the large number of nerves in your body, you can run into all sorts of problems. But none of them ever need bother you. The key point to remember is prevention or early detection is much better than trying to fix diabetic neuropathy or diabetic nerve damage.




Are you looking for effective ways to manage your type 2 diabetes?

To download your free copy of my E-Book, click here now: Answers to Your Questions... its based on questions many diabetics have asked me over recent months.

Beverleigh Piepers is a registered nurse who would like to help you understand how to live easily and happily with your type 2 diabetes.
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2012年7月9日 星期一

Type 2 Diabetes - High Blood Sugar Levels Lead to Neuropathy!


Over half of all people with Type 2 diabetes have some form of neuropathy, or nerve damage. The longer a person has had Type 2 diabetes, the more likely nerve damage is to occur. Neuropathy can be contributed to by several different factors, and can result in many different complications, some of which are severe.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Starts:

Excess glucose in the blood for many years causes damage to the walls of the smallest blood vessels. These vessels nourish the nerves responsible for sending messages to the brain about pain, temperature and touch, as well as orders from your brain telling muscles when and how to move. The nerves in the extremities are particularly vulnerable to diabetic neuropathy, and usually show signs of damage first.

Peripheral Neuropathy:

Also known as sensorimotor neuropathy, this is the most common type of neuropathy in diabetics. It manifests with pain, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, and/or weakness in the arms and legs.

A 'pins and needles' or burning feeling is commonly reported, and people with diabetes are prone to stumbling or falling due to leg weakness and not having feeling in their feet. Peripheral neuropathy can also result in ulcers or sores which are slow to heal.

Autonomic Neuropathy:

Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves which control the various systems in your body, and can cause people with Type 2 diabetes to develop serious conditions resulting from the damage done to small blood vessels.

Problems with the digestive system such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or heartburn are common. So are urinary issues such as bladder infections, weakness or loss of control. Decreased sex drive and sexual dysfunction can also occur.

Some diabetics find they either sweat uncontrollably or don't sweat at all. Many develop night blindness or other vision problems.

Eventually, if blood glucose levels are not controlled, blood vessels around your heart can be affected and major heart failure can result. Indications that the heart is affected are dizziness, fainting spells, and a racing or erratic heartbeat.

Other Types of Diabetic Neuropathy:

In addition to autonomic and peripheral neuropathy, people with Type 2 diabetes can also suffer from diabetic amyotrophy, a weakness and painful wasting away of the muscles (usually in the legs). Charcot's joint involves the joints and bones in the feet... after sensation is lost and injuries go unnoticed, the foot can become misshapen and deformed due to bone damage.

Cranial neuropathy affects the nerves connected to the brain, and can cause severe facial pain... generally starting on one side of the face near the eye. Once glucose levels are under control, the symptoms often resolve. Compression neuropathy often manifests as carpal tunnel syndrome, when a specific nerve is compressed at the wrist.

Good blood sugar control is the most effective single way to improve the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which may disappear over time. New drugs have been approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain and include:


duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta). Cymbalta is an antidepressant that can relieve neuropathic pain
pregabalin (Lyrica). This is a pain reliever which binds to the nerve cells and decreases pain. Unfortunately it does not improve the neuropathy

To prevent damage to both small and large blood vessels the best plan is to have strict control of both your blood sugar and HbA1c levels. It is possible for people with Type 2 diabetes to prevent neuropathy from occurring... it is even possible to slow its progression.




And now I would like you to claim you Free E-Book when you visit Answers to Your Questions

You will then have access to information diabetics have requested over recent months.

Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective. http://drugfreetype2diabetes.com/blog Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide





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2012年6月28日 星期四

Type 2 Diabetes - What Is the Problem With Blood Sugar and Diabetic Neuropathy?


Prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels results in nerve damage leading to the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy: a family of nerve disorders that causes symptoms of tingling, pain and numbness. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, sixty to seventy percent of people with diabetes end up having some degree of diabetic neuropathy.

A diabetic may develop neuropathies anytime in their lifetime. However, it was noted that people who have had Type 2 diabetes for more than twenty-five years have the highest rates of diabetic neuropathy. And it is also true that most people who have painful neuropathies don't even realize they may have Type 2 diabetes. Often they don't find out until they visit their doctor to find out the reason for the pains they are experiencing. It could start off simply as a tingle in your toes and then progress up your legs.

What causes diabetic neuropathy?

There are several reasons for nerve damage taking place. High blood sugar levels damage blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. The cells cannot live without oxygen so the neurons starve to death. Other factors such as:


abnormal levels of fat within the blood
blood vessel problems
autoimmune factors
excess weight
smoking, and
alcohol use

may also speed up the development of symptoms associated with neuropathy.

What are the most common symptoms?

Diabetic neuropathy results from nerve damage, therefore symptoms are usually seen in the nerves being affected by this problem. The most common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy includes:


tingling
muscle pain and weakness
numbness
burning pain
shooting pain
balance problems
loss of bladder control
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
frequent dizziness
impotence
vaginal dryness in women

What are the risk factors?

1. Poor blood sugar control: The MayoClinic.com considers poor blood sugar control as the top risk factor for neuropathy in diabetics. So, if you are a diabetic, you should always keep your blood sugar in check to prevent the possible onset of nerve damage.

2. The number of years of being a diabetic: The older you are, the more likely you are to develop nerve pain.

3. Kidney problems: Diabetes causes damage to the function of your kidneys. And once your kidneys begin malfunctioning, toxins may not be eliminated efficiently from your body resulting in further damage to your nerves.

4. Cigarette smoking: Smoking decreases the blood supply to your hands and feet by narrowing and hardening your blood vessel walls. With decreased blood supply to your extremities, poor wound healing and damage to your nerves usually follows.

How can diabetic neuropathy be treated?

According to Mayoclinic.com, there is no cure. The focus for the management of neuropathy is then to slow the progression of this problem. While lowering blood sugar levels will eventually help reduce your pain and may help to prevent the type of severe damage that will be irreversible, this will take time.

If you happen to have any of the above mentioned symptoms, visiting your doctor is the best option. A few simple blood tests could determine whether you have Type 2 diabetes, at which point you could then start to repair the nerves. The earlier your blood sugar level is controlled, the lesser will be the damage to your nerves.




To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments

Clicking on this link will help you to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes Solutions... Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.

Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide





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2012年6月2日 星期六

Type 2 Diabetes - High Blood Sugar Levels Lead to Neuropathy!


Over half of all people with Type 2 diabetes have some form of neuropathy, or nerve damage. The longer a person has had Type 2 diabetes, the more likely nerve damage is to occur. Neuropathy can be contributed to by several different factors, and can result in many different complications, some of which are severe.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Starts:

Excess glucose in the blood for many years causes damage to the walls of the smallest blood vessels. These vessels nourish the nerves responsible for sending messages to the brain about pain, temperature and touch, as well as orders from your brain telling muscles when and how to move. The nerves in the extremities are particularly vulnerable to diabetic neuropathy, and usually show signs of damage first.

Peripheral Neuropathy:

Also known as sensorimotor neuropathy, this is the most common type of neuropathy in diabetics. It manifests with pain, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, and/or weakness in the arms and legs.

A 'pins and needles' or burning feeling is commonly reported, and people with diabetes are prone to stumbling or falling due to leg weakness and not having feeling in their feet. Peripheral neuropathy can also result in ulcers or sores which are slow to heal.

Autonomic Neuropathy:

Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves which control the various systems in your body, and can cause people with Type 2 diabetes to develop serious conditions resulting from the damage done to small blood vessels.

Problems with the digestive system such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or heartburn are common. So are urinary issues such as bladder infections, weakness or loss of control. Decreased sex drive and sexual dysfunction can also occur.

Some diabetics find they either sweat uncontrollably or don't sweat at all. Many develop night blindness or other vision problems.

Eventually, if blood glucose levels are not controlled, blood vessels around your heart can be affected and major heart failure can result. Indications that the heart is affected are dizziness, fainting spells, and a racing or erratic heartbeat.

Other Types of Diabetic Neuropathy:

In addition to autonomic and peripheral neuropathy, people with Type 2 diabetes can also suffer from diabetic amyotrophy, a weakness and painful wasting away of the muscles (usually in the legs). Charcot's joint involves the joints and bones in the feet... after sensation is lost and injuries go unnoticed, the foot can become misshapen and deformed due to bone damage.

Cranial neuropathy affects the nerves connected to the brain, and can cause severe facial pain... generally starting on one side of the face near the eye. Once glucose levels are under control, the symptoms often resolve. Compression neuropathy often manifests as carpal tunnel syndrome, when a specific nerve is compressed at the wrist.

Good blood sugar control is the most effective single way to improve the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which may disappear over time. New drugs have been approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain and include:


duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta). Cymbalta is an antidepressant that can relieve neuropathic pain
pregabalin (Lyrica). This is a pain reliever which binds to the nerve cells and decreases pain. Unfortunately it does not improve the neuropathy

To prevent damage to both small and large blood vessels the best plan is to have strict control of both your blood sugar and HbA1c levels. It is possible for people with Type 2 diabetes to prevent neuropathy from occurring... it is even possible to slow its progression.




And now I would like you to claim you Free E-Book when you visit Answers to Your Questions

You will then have access to information diabetics have requested over recent months.

Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective. http://drugfreetype2diabetes.com/blog Beverleigh Piepers is the author of this article. This article can be used for reprint on your website provided all the links in the article are complete and active. Copyright (c) 2010 - All Rights Reserved Worldwide





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2012年5月13日 星期日

Type 2 Diabetes - What Is the Problem With Blood Sugar and Diabetic Neuropathy?


Prolonged exposure to high blood sugar levels results in nerve damage leading to the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy: a family of nerve disorders that causes symptoms of tingling, pain and numbness. According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, sixty to seventy percent of people with diabetes end up having some degree of diabetic neuropathy.

A diabetic may develop neuropathies anytime in their lifetime. However, it was noted that people who have had Type 2 diabetes for more than twenty-five years have the highest rates of diabetic neuropathy. And it is also true that most people who have painful neuropathies don't even realize they may have Type 2 diabetes. Often they don't find out until they visit their doctor to find out the reason for the pains they are experiencing. It could start off simply as a tingle in your toes and then progress up your legs.

What causes diabetic neuropathy?

There are several reasons for nerve damage taking place. High blood sugar levels damage blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. The cells cannot live without oxygen so the neurons starve to death. Other factors such as:


abnormal levels of fat within the blood
blood vessel problems
autoimmune factors
excess weight
smoking, and
alcohol use

may also speed up the development of symptoms associated with neuropathy.

What are the most common symptoms?

Diabetic neuropathy results from nerve damage, therefore symptoms are usually seen in the nerves being affected by this problem. The most common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy includes:


tingling
muscle pain and weakness
numbness
burning pain
shooting pain
balance problems
loss of bladder control
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
frequent dizziness
impotence
vaginal dryness in women

What are the risk factors?

1. Poor blood sugar control: The MayoClinic.com considers poor blood sugar control as the top risk factor for neuropathy in diabetics. So, if you are a diabetic, you should always keep your blood sugar in check to prevent the possible onset of nerve damage.

2. The number of years of being a diabetic: The older you are, the more likely you are to develop nerve pain.

3. Kidney problems: Diabetes causes damage to the function of your kidneys. And once your kidneys begin malfunctioning, toxins may not be eliminated efficiently from your body resulting in further damage to your nerves.

4. Cigarette smoking: Smoking decreases the blood supply to your hands and feet by narrowing and hardening your blood vessel walls. With decreased blood supply to your extremities, poor wound healing and damage to your nerves usually follows.

How can diabetic neuropathy be treated?

According to Mayoclinic.com, there is no cure. The focus for the management of neuropathy is then to slow the progression of this problem. While lowering blood sugar levels will eventually help reduce your pain and may help to prevent the type of severe damage that will be irreversible, this will take time.

If you happen to have any of the above mentioned symptoms, visiting your doctor is the best option. A few simple blood tests could determine whether you have Type 2 diabetes, at which point you could then start to repair the nerves. The earlier your blood sugar level is controlled, the lesser will be the damage to your nerves.




To discover answers to questions you may be asking yourself about Type 2 Diabetes, click on this link... Natural Diabetes Treatments

Clicking on this link will help you to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes Solutions... Beverleigh Piepers RN... the Diabetes Detective.

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