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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, is neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is damage of the nerves\/nervous system that sends information throughout the body, including the brain. The resultant dysfunction can lead to changes in sensation and motor function, among other issues. Peripheral neuropathy can occur for a number of reasons, but diabetes is one of the most common causes. This is because the high blood sugar\/glucose and fat levels seen with diabetes cause damaging changes in the nerves that interfere with their ability to send signals to the rest of the body. High blood glucose can also cause damage to blood vessels that leads to neuropathy. Increased awareness of the dangers of diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy is important to recognize symptoms so that treatment can take place as soon as possible to limit its impact on daily life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does It Feel Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy vary based on the location and type of nerves affected, as well as the extent of the damage. Symptoms can be mild or severe, and usually develop over time. They are typically felt on both sides of the body, starting with the legs and feet, and eventually reaching the hands and arms. Symptoms are often seen in what is called a \u201cstocking-glove\u201d distribution or pattern. A person with diabetic neuropathy may experience any of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n