Diabetes causes serious harm to nerves. Most often it affects the nerves in the legs and the feet. Depending on the affected nerves, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can range from pain and numbness in the extremities to problems with the digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart. For some people, these symptoms are mild; for others, diabetic neuropathy can be painful, disabling and even fatal. It can happen in several ways, and they all seem to be related to blood sugar levels being too high for too long.
There are four main types of Neuropathy. They all exhibit different symptoms: Peripheral Neuropathy: This type usually affects the feet and legs. Rare cases affect the arms, abdomen, and back. Its symptoms are:
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