no diabetic neuropathy typically affects the toes first then gradually affects the foot ankle then shins etc. it has to do with the nerves in the legs being the longest and therefore receiving the greatest cumulative effect of lost nerve conduction caused by chronically elevated blood sugar levels. the sensitivity in the nerve of the tooth usually indicates a dental problem so a dentist is the one to see about it. people with diabetes are at increased risk for dental problems mostly because of the negative effect of chronically elevated blood sugar levels on the immunity. the white blood cell response to oral bacteria is weakened by the high blood sugar and dental infections become more likely.
i am experiencing some sensitivity in the nerve of my tooth. is this common with diabetic neurapathy?