Diabetic Neuropathy: Definition, Types, Risk Factors & Treatment

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetic Neuropathy is a neurological condition that is damage to the nerves due to the diabetes condition.  The elevation of blood sugar levels for a long period of time is related to diabetic neuropathy.  Diabetic neuropathy ranges from mild to debilitating causing for a serious complication of diabetes.  Once neuropathy is obtained it will not disappear, but symptoms are generally manageable.  

4 Different Types of Neuropathy 

1. Peripheral Neuropathy- In hands, legs, or arms
2. Autonomic Neuropathy- In bladder, heart, lungs, eyes, sex organs, stomach, intestines
3. Mononeuropathy- In face, torso, and legs

Diabetic Neuropathy Risk Factors

1. High blood sugar 
2. علم الوراثة 
3. Alcohol abuse
4. التدخين 
5. Nerve inflammation 

Diabetic Neuropathy علاج او معاملة 

1. ASTR Tools: use to increase blood flow, increase sensation, break down scar tissue, releasing fascia restriction & decreasing inflammation 
2. برنامج تمارين خاص لتقليل الالتهاب وتقوية العضلات ومساعدة المريض على العودة إلى وظائفه وأنشطته الطبيعية.
3. ASTR is a holistic, non-invasive that address anti-inflammatory diet, behavior modification, posture, body mechanics & exercises