It is estimated that around 131 million people worldwide may suffer from Diabetes by year 2030. People suffering from Diabetes (esp. for a long time) have high sugar levels in blood. This damages nerves lining blood vessels and prevent communication between the nerves and brains. This condition is called Diabetic Neuropathy. It is the most common serious Diabetes after effect (60-70% diabetics suffer from this affliction).

Diabetic Neuropathy can lead to some serious complications like, amputation of limbs since the limbs can't sense any damage and minor cuts may lead to gangrene; Charcot joint; infection in urinary tract; Hypoglycemia unawareness; Low Blood Pressure; Digestive problems etc.

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Diabetic Neuropathy is of four types. Symptoms may vary according to buy pregabalin australia  Patient's Neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy will display symptoms affecting limbs; Autonomic Neuropathy symptoms create issues with heart, bladder, lungs, digestive system, sex organs and eyes; Radiculoplexus neuropathy symptoms have effect on hips and shoulders whereas Mononeuropathy symptoms affect just one nerve in arms, legs or face.

Diabetic Neuropathy Causes

Extended exposure of high sugar level in the blood with nerves causes Diabetic Neuropathy. This doesn't allow the nerves to communicate with the brain as well as weakens blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. It could also be caused by autoimmune response wherein the body's defense system attacks body parts considering them hostile. Diabetic genealogy and smoking may also lead to Diabetic Neuropathy.

Patients with poor blood sugar control, having Diabetes for long time, smokers and kidney disease afflicted patients also have a high chance of suffering Diabetic Neuropathy.


Lyrica Usage

Diabetes Neuropathy medications include many drugs. Most drugs have to be given in combination to get the right effect and still the overall benefit doesn't cover the severe side effects caused by drug-drug interactions esp. in elderly patients. In comparison, Lyrica (Pregabalin) seems to have a more positive effect in dealing with many neuropathic pains including Diabetes Neuropathy. Lyrica (Pregabalin) also allows patient to have a peaceful sleep in various chronic pain afflictions.