Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) can occur when a nerve is damaged from diabetes and low blood sugar. This condition can cause loss of sensation, numbness, or pain in hands, legs and feet.

 

Causes of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy:

  • Diabetes, The high blood sugars damage the nerves in both the extremities and other parts of the bodies, which may lead to other parts of the body being numb or have loss of mobility. 

What does Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy feel like?

Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy include:

  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Prickling
  • Burning
  • Pins and needles
  • Coldness
  • Buzzing
  • Deep stabs
  • Pinching
  • Sharp

How can Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy be managed?

Treatments for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy:

  • Medicines such as Lyrica
  • Biofeedback
  • Acupuncture & dry needling
  • Massage therapy
  • TENS