Diabetic Neuropathy: Things you Should Know What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?  Sustained, untreated high blood sugar levels can damage almost every organ in the body, and the nerves are among the most sensitive. Damage to the nerves, or diabetic neuropathy, starts with the nerves of your lower extremities. Symptoms include pins and needles, burning sensation, pain and numbness in the legs and feet, as well as problems with the digestive system, urinary tract, heart, and overall blood circulation. What are the types of diabetic neuropathy? There are different types of diabetic neuropathy, and each one brings a different set of symptoms and challenges. To further complicate matters, diabetics can suffer from two or more types of diabetic neuropathy. 1. what is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is also known as distal symmetric peripheral neuropathy, is the most commonly seen diabetic neuropathy. It starts by affecting feet and legs, progressing to hands and arms. Sufferers report symptoms being worse at night. 2. Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy The body has an involuntary or diabetic autonomic nervous system that is responsible for controlling organs like the heart, bladder, stomach, intestines, reproductive organs, and eyes. 3. Proximal neuropathy (diabetic polyradiculopathy) Proximal Neuropathy also called diabetic amyotrophy, generally affects nerves in the leg—thighs, hips, buttocks, legs. But it can also affect organs in the abdomen and chest cavity. 4. Diabetic Mononeuropathy (focal neuropathy) Diabetic Mononeuropathy Mono means ‘one’ and that’s what this type of neuropathy indicates—damage to a specific nerve. Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/diabetic-neuropathy/2630 Contact us:- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube

Does Diabetes Cause Alzheimer’s? How does diabetes cause Alzheimer's disease?   To understand how diabetes may be linked to Alzheimer’s, it helps to start by understanding both these health problems. Diabetes is basically a condition brought on by insulin insensitivity, I.e. when the body either produces less insulin or is unable to use the insulin produced by the pancreas to move glucose from the bloodstream into the muscle cells where they can be used to create energy. When sugar levels rise in the blood, it begins to damage the blood vessels and nerves, leading to problems in almost every organ. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that damages memory, the ability to reason, communicate, and carry out everyday activities. It can also lead to personality changes—anxiety, agitation, and delusions, being the common ones. Diabetes is also known to be the cause of other health problems, including: Cardiac problems Stroke Eye problems Kidney damage Diabetic neuropathy—caused by nerve damage—indicated by pain/burning sensations in your feet or hands Digestive problems Infertility—in both sexes Who is most at risk for Alzheimer's? Why is age a risk factor for Alzheimer's? Older populations are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. Industry statistics estimates show that one in eight people over 65 is at risk, while nearly half of all people over 85 already have it to some degree, or are suffering from other dementias. Conclusion Remember, even small changes can make a difference. So, if you’re suffering from diabetes. Start getting your blood sugar levels in the normal range today. With a proper diet-exercise-stress management routine, you can even completely reverse diabetes. Freedom from Diabetes regularly holds guided programs to help diabetics get free of the condition. Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/does-diabetes-cause-alzheimers/2653 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube