Diabetic neuropathy is damage to nerves in the body that occurs
due to high blood sugar levels from diabetes . Nerve damage -
diabetic; Diabetes - neuropathy Causes, incidence, and risk
factors: Nerve injuries are caused by decreased blood flow and
high blood sugar levels . They are more likely to develop if
blood sugar levels are not well controlled. About half of people
with diabetes will develop nerve damage. Most of the time
symptoms do not begin until 10 to 20 years after diabetes has
been diagnosed. Nerve injuries may affect: - Nerves in the skull
(cranial nerves) - Nerves from the spinal column and their
branches - Nerves that help your body manage vital organs, such
as the heart, bladder, stomach, and intestines (called autonomic
neuropathy) Symptoms often develop slowly over several years.
Which symptoms you have depend on the nerves that are affected.
People with diabetes may have trouble digesting food. This can
make your diabetes harder to control. Symptoms of digestion
problems include: - Feeling