An introduction to Diabetic Neuropathy.
Diabetes and neuropathy: a simple explanation by Jan M. Keppel Hesselink, MD, PhD, professor of molecular pharmacology and director R&D of the clinic for treatment of neuropathic pain in Soest, the Netherlands. Jan Keppel Hesselink is also initiator of the professional LinkedIn group for neuropathic pain and neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is long-term damage to the nerve fibres. The nerve damage affects each foot equally and eventually spreads up the legs and hands. Some people with diabetes will not develop nerve damage, while others may develop this condition early. Symptoms generally begin 10 to 20 years after the diabetes diagnosis. Approximately half of all people with diabetes will eventually develop neuropathy.A good control of blood glucose has a tremendous impact on preventing this disease. In 1993 the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial showed the importance of blood sugar control, keeping blood sugar levels close to the normal range and thus reducing the risk of developing neuropathy by 60 percent.This means frequent testing of blood sugar, and the so called HbA1C levels in the blood, basing insulin intake on the basis of diet and exercise, following a simpel and straighforward diet and exercise plan, and staying in close contact with your treating physician.

INP Instituut voor Neuropathische Pijn (Soest, Amsterdam, Bosch en Duin)
www.neuropathie.nu

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