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Diabetic Neuropathy Learning Center
Complications could include:
- Amputation
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Injuries
- Muscle Wasting
- Poor Balance
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Diabetes mellitus with skin ulcer
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Injury to the feet due to loss of feeling; Muscle breakdown and imbalance; Poor blood sugar control due to nausea and vomiting;
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The mechanisms of diabetic neuropathy are poorly understood. At present, treatment alleviates pain and can control some associated symptoms, but the process is generally progressive. Complications of diabetic neuropathy may include: Progression to...
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Early stage diabetic neuropathy can usually be reversed with good glucose control. Once nerve damage has occurred it cannot be reversed. The prognosis is largely dependent on the management of the underlying condition, diabetes, which may halt the...
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain .
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Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.
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Muscle atrophy is the wasting or loss of muscle tissue.
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Gait and balance problems exist when a disease process, trauma, or aging result in the inability to control one's center of gravity (COG) over the base of support (BOS) in static or dynamic tasks and environments.
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