» What is Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is the term that is used to describe a certain type of nerve damage that can happen to diabetics. This disease affects the nerves that connect the spinal cord and brain with the rest of the body and can cause foot pain. Read below for more symptoms or see the diabetic neuropathy Treatments on the right.

» Diabetic Complications

Diabetics face complications from their disease over time. Some of these complications can be very serious. Diabetic Neuropathy is one such complication. One of the complications that you would probably want to do without is the foot pain.

» Diabetic Neuropathy and Foot Pain

Diabetic neuropathy can lead to infections of the feet, foot ulcers, joint deformities, foot pain and more. It can also make the feet feel numb or have less feeling in them. It could also do just the opposite and cause pain even if there is no injury. Having less feeling in your feet can be detrimental to them. You won't know if your shoes are too tight, too loose or if something is jabbing into your toes. That could lead to damage of the skin on your feet as well as possible nerve damage. So, once again, diabetics need to pay close attention to the condition of their feet.

» Help and Treatments

Although some people have had some success with vitamin B treatments, most sufferers of diabetic neuropathy should seek help from a doctor. Some topical creams may help to reduce some of the pain and other symptoms in the early stages of diabetic neuropathy.