Diabetic neuropathy is a serious condition that impacts more than 50 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The disease can lead to irreversible nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels. The nerves typically damaged by diabetic neuropathy are located in the legs and feet, but they may also be in the bladder, kidneys, and other parts of the body.

Do you have patients diagnosed with diabetes who are experiencing numbness or pain in their legs and feet? If so, it’s time to discuss diabetic neuropathy and how to manage it. Other symptoms include problems with the heart, blood vessels, or urinary tract. And while the red flags of diabetic neuropathy can prove deceptively mild for some individuals (at least, initially), others may experience severe and disabling issues. 

Here’s what your patients need to know about this condition and the therapeutic management options your facility can offer them.