Why is Nerve Compression more frequent in Diabetics than Non-Diabetics?
A common complication of Diabetes is referred to as Peripheral Neuropathy. Despite efforts to keep blood sugar good control, symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy will still occur in about 50% of diabetics at some point. Once the symptoms begin, they almost always get worse. Currently, the exact cause of the presenting clinical symptoms commonly referred to as Diabetic Neuropathy is controversial among medical scientists. There are several pain medications available for the pain and burning associated with peripheral neuropathy. Unfortunately they are often ineffective, must be taken in high doses or have undesirable side effects. There is general agreement that there is no known reliable medical treatment to prevent the progression of the symptoms once loss of sensation has started. It is at this point that it becomes especially important to be evaluated by a surgeon experienced in what we know is actually happening to the nerve and mostly responsible for the symptoms of pain. tingling, b
