including damage eyes retinopathy which can lead blindness damage nerves neuropathy
Others
Patient was instructed on diabetes complications such as nerves
damage
(diabetic neuropathy
). The symptoms depend on which
nerves
are affected. Most often, diabetes can
cause tingling, numbness, or pain that usually begins at the tips of the toes or fingers.
Patient was instructed on diabetes complications such as nerves
damage
(diabetic neuropathy
). Damage
to the nerve that control the bladder, digestive tract and reproductive organ is called autonomic neuropathy
and it can
cause problems with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation.
Patient was instructed on diabetes complications such as nerves
damage
(diabetic neuropathy
). Nerve damage
occurs because excess sugar injures the walls of the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) that nourish the nerves
.
Patient was instructed that neuropathy
is a long term complication of diabetes, which
means it typically takes many years for it to develop. To prevent and reduce the risk of diabetic neuropathy
: blood glucose control, a balanced eating and exercises can
help fend off neuropathy
.
Patient was instructed on depression as a diabetes complication. It is often a vicious cycle. Depression can
get worse as the complications of diabetes get worse, and being depressed can
stop people from managing their diabetes as effectively as they need to, which
can
lead
to increased incidence of long-term complications of diabetes as neuropathy
or nephropathy.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. The feet may not get a good blood supply which
means that sores won't heal. In addition, damage
to the nerves
may not allows to feel sores, cuts and other injuries to the feet, that is why it's important to check the feet daily.
Patient was instructed on nerve damage
as a complication of diabetes. Because of the lost sense of feeling in the extremities it is possible to not feel any discomfort in the feet, and it is also possible to develop sores that can
turn into skin ulcers without being aware of it.
Patient was instructed on nerve damage
as a cause of diabetes. The pain that begins in the extremities, toes and fingers over a period of months or years gradually it spreads upward. If not treated, it is possible to loose all sense of feeling in the affected area.
SN instructed patient you can
do many things to help knee pain, whether it's due to a recent injury or arthritis you've had for years. Too much rest can
weaken your muscles, which
can
worsen joint pain. Find an exercise program that is safe for your knee. Do exercise, don’t risk a fall. A painful or unstable knee can
make a fall more likely, which
can
cause more knee damage
. Curb your risk of falling by making sure your home is well lit, using handrails on staircases, and using a sturdy ladder or foot stool if you need to reach something from a high shelf.
The best treatment for nerve pain, ultimately, is to manage your diabetes well. In fact, a major study by the American
Diabetes Association in 2006 showed that strict blood glucose control with intensive insulin therapy lowered the chances of having symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
- tingling, burning, and pain - by 64%. While you can
't control whether or not you get diabetic nerve pain, you can
help control your glucose levels with diet, exercise, and mediations if you need them.