Diabetic Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
Diabetic Neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that occurs in people with diabetes. It most commonly affects the legs and feet of the patients. This condition can lead to pain, numbness, and various complications if we leave them untreated.
Restore podiatry helps manage diabetic neuropathy and prevent any further damage to your foot or ankle.
Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
Patients have complained about tingling and numbness in the feet and legs. They might even experience a pin-and-needle sensation. A shooting pain can often be experienced, which gets worse at night.
Diabetic neuropathy reduces an individual’s ability to feel pain, temperature changes, or pressure. This can increase the risk of injury among patients. Due to the muscle weakness and impaired nerve function associated with the condition, there might be difficulty in movement and balance.
In severe cases, muscle weakness can even lead to foot deformities like hammertoes or Charcot’s foot. It also increases the chances of injections and ulcers due to poor circulation.
Causes of Diabetic Neuropathy
High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)
Patients suffering from chronic high blood sugar damage blood vessels. This leads to reduced oxygen and nutrient flow to nerve cells.
Poor Circulation
Diabetes often results in poor blood circulation. This affects particularly the extremities, like the feet.
Inflammation
Inflammation caused by high blood sugar levels contributes to nerve degeneration.
Genetic Factors
Some people may be more genetically prone to nerve damage from diabetes.
Lifestyle Factors
Smoking, obesity, or even a lack of physical exercise can increase the risk of developing neuropathy.
Treatment Options for Diabetic Neuropathy at Restore Podiatry
High Power Laser Therapy
This therapy delivers concentrated laser energy to affected areas. It reduces pain and inflammation as it increases blood flow and enhances cellular repair.
High Power Laser Therapy stimulates nerve cells, supporting regeneration and pain relief in diabetic neuropathy in a non-invasive procedure.
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Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
This therapy targets deeper tissues. This non-invasive treatment option improves circulation and reduces inflammation in the legs and feet.
It’s particularly effective for reducing neuropathy pain and encouraging nerve regeneration in diabetic patients.
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Class 4 Laser Therapy
Class 4 lasers are ideal for severe neuropathy, as they penetrate deeply into the tissue, enhancing nerve health and blood flow.
Restore podiatry is an exclusive provider of this therapy for diabetic neuropathy.
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High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)
High-intensity laser therapy provides intense, targeted energy to damaged nerve tissues. It helps relieve pain, increase blood circulation, and stimulate cellular repair processes.
It is beneficial for chronic cases of Diabetic Neuropathy where other treatments have not responded well.
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Smart Neuropathy Program
Smart Neuropathy Program is a comprehensive program combining various laser therapies with lifestyle and nutritional guidance. It is tailored to the patient’s unique needs and helps manage diabetic neuropathy symptoms effectively.
This program also includes preventative education, foot care tips, and custom exercise recommendations to help patients get a long-term solution.
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