Type 2 diabetes is a common disease that causes instability in blood sugar levels. The condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or resists insulin is accompanied by a large number of health conditions. The disease damages other parts of the body, including nerve damage. In this report, we learn about 3 stages in which diabetes affects the nerves in your feet, according to the "Times of India" website.
How does high blood sugar affect the nervous system?
Diabetic neuropathy often leads to nerve damage in your legs and feet, and symptoms may vary from one individual to another depending on the severity of the condition, some may experience mild symptoms, while for others, it can cause serious symptoms, as people may experience numbness in their feet and legs. As well as problems with the digestive system, urinary tract, blood and heart.
Diabetes symptoms begin slowly and can be controlled by causing significant damage by controlling the level of sugar in the blood.
Stages of diabetic neuropathy in the feet
There are different types of neuropathy, but the most common is peripheral neuropathy. This condition is also known as symmetric distal peripheral neuropathy, and it affects the nervous system of the feet and legs first, followed by the hands and arms. Common symptoms may include:
Numbness or impaired ability to feel temperature changes
Tingling or burning sensation
Severe pain
Increased sensitivity
Foot problems such as sores, infections, and bone and joint pain
Nerve damage begins in the feet first and then begins to affect other parts of the body according to the American Association of Neuromuscular Medicine and Electrodiagnostics (AANEM), there are three stages of neuropathy.
Glucose measurement
The first stage: In the first stage, a person may suffer from pain and tingling in the feet at intervals and the symptoms are subtle, so most people fail to recognize them at an early stage. They may feel discomfort in the foot, but they may not notice it.
The second stage: After a period, the pain increases in intensity and becomes regular. It may be difficult to determine when to move from the first stage to the second stage, but you will be able to notice the symptoms more clearly and your feet will be constantly sore while walking or doing other activities.
- The third stage: It is the most severe where all pain is lost, the pain will begin to decrease, which means that the nerves die and this increases the risk of severe tissue injury because the patient no longer feels any kind of pain even when injured.
Treatment of diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is caused by persistently high blood sugar levels. The primary treatment can be eating healthy food and exercising. Both of these things play a big role when it comes to managing your blood sugar level.
Aside from that, track your blood sugar level regularly and take care of your feet, your doctor may prescribe some medications that may help control the disease.
Comments
Post a Comment