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DPN is primarily caused by chronically high blood glucose (“sugar”) levels damaging the nerves in the body, mostly in your legs and feet. It affects more than half of all people with diabetes. DPN reduces the ability to sense, which if severe may make people unaware of injuries to their feet. It may also lead to pain and poor balance. Unless DPN is carefully monitored, it can get worse. The resulting loss in feeling may make it difficult for you to notice foot injuries and treat them properly. What starts as a minor skin irritation (like stepping on a pebble) can become infected, develop into...

What can happen if DPN goes untreated? Pain: Pain may be experienced in your legs and feet. However, some people will experience no symptoms at all, especially in early stages. Falls: People with DPN, especially the elderly, are at a higher risk of falling. This occurs because as DPN progresses you can lose sensation in your feet and strength, leading to falls that in some cases may result in serious injuries. Foot Ulcers & Amputation: Ulcers occur most often on the ball of the foot or on the bottom of the big toe. Remember, even though some ulcers do not hurt, every ulcer should be seen by your...

Nerve Conduction Studies. Your doctor may perform an advanced form of testing called nerve conduction. This is a non-invasive test that measures the speed and strength of electrical activity in a nerve. The test gathers information about the structure and function of the nerves. In the case of diabetes, a sural nerve conduction test can help identify how much your diabetes has affected your nerves. Nerve conduction testing is the most objective way to assess DPN. It provides numbers - much like your blood glucose readings or blood pressure, which can be recorded and compared to future tests so...