Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy (or nerve damage from diabetes) is a condition where diabetic patient’s extremities experience deterioration in nerve function. A gradual loss of feeling in the feet, legs, hands and arms is experienced. The loss of sensation takes away the natural ability for the foot to feel irritation. As a result of unchecked glucose levels, the nerves in the foot are unable to warn the diabetic patient to sense minor injuries leading to an infection.
Neuropathy Complications
Numbness, pain, tingling, feeling of the foot
It is imperative that the feet be inspected daily. If a problem is found, it should be addressed by your podiatrist immediately. Diabetic leg and foot problems are the leading reason for
Treatment
We have many treatment options to address your neuropathy including our innovative, state of the art laser therapy. If you’re diabetic and feel that you have any of the symptoms of neuropathy, please call our office to make an appointment to help manage the symptoms of neuropathy as well as your routine diabetic foot care!