Diabetic neuropathy occurs when chronically elevated blood glucose damages the peripheral nerves, most commonly affecting the feet and lower legs. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning, or pain, which often worsen at night. Because sensation is reduced, patients may not notice small injuries, which can lead to infected wounds that heal poorly due to impaired circulation. Prevention relies primarily on maintaining tight glucose control from the time of diagnosis - the longer blood glucose remains elevated, the greater the nerve damage accumulated. Annual foot examination, appropriate footwear, and daily self-inspection are part of the routine care at Chirayu Multispeciality Clinic, Kasturi Nagar.
Written by Dr. Santosh Kumar PK, MBBS (Karnataka University), Masters in Diabetes Management (Middlesex University, London), PGD Clinical Cardiology (Royal College of Physicians, UK), PGD Endocrinology and Clinical Diabetology (Royal College of Physicians, UK), Consultant Physician and Cardio-Diabetologist, Chirayu Multispeciality Clinic, Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru. Phone: +91 9164442266.
