Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders

Diabetic Neuropathy

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Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve injury caused by diabetes. Nerves are a bundle of special tissues that carry signals between the brain and other parts of the body. Types of diabetic neuropathy Includes the following:

• Peripheral neuropathy
• Autonomic neuropathy
• Focal neuropathies
• Proximal neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It can also affect other areas and body functions including digestion, urination and circulation.

Autonomic Neuropathy: Autonomic neuropathy is damage to the nerves that control the internal organs. Autonomic dysfunction can cause problems with heart rate and blood pressure, digestive system, bladder, genital system, sweat glands, eyes, and ability to detect hypoglycemia.

Focal Neuropathies: Focal neuropathy is a disorder that usually damages a single nerve in the hands, head, upper body, or legs. This type of nerve injury is less common than peripheral or autonomic neuropathy. Many different localized neuropathies can affect diabetics.

Proximal Neuropathy: Proximal neuropathy is a rare and debilitating type of nerve injury in the hip, buttocks, or thighs. This type of nerve injury usually affects one side of the body and rarely spreads to the other side. Proximal neuropathy often causes severe pain and can lead to significant weight loss