Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that occurs as a complication of diabetes, often due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. It primarily affects the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for transmitting sensory information to and from the brain and spinal cord. This condition can lead to symptoms such as tingling, numbness, pain,
According to the CDC, over 34 million people (greater than 10% of the total population) in the United States have diabetes. An even larger portion (88 million or almost 35% of the population) have prediabetes. Although there are many complications associated with diabetes, one of the most common, but also most serious and potentially disabling,