One of the most common problems associated with diabetes is nerve damage, known as diabolic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a degeneration of the nerves in the feet resulting in loss of sensation. This is a slow but progressive problem. It poses many risks for infection, injury, and wounds.
Diabetic with neuropathy need to take special care to examine their feet daily, keep them well moisturized, wear properly fitted shoes, and avoid going barefoot.
Treatments begin with well controlled blood sugar, healthy diet, exercise, and good hygine. More severe cases require oral medications which do not cure the problem but can mask the symptoms. These medications do not come with serious side effecrs and need to be take only in extreme cases.
