Types of Diabetic Neuropathies

Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathies can be classified as peripheral, autonomic, proximal, and focal. Each affects different parts of the body in different ways.

• Peripheral neuropathy causes either pain or loss of feeling in the toes, feet, legs, hands, and arms.
• Autonomic neuropathy causes changes in digestion, bowel and bladder function, sexual response, and perspiration. It can also affect the nerves that serve the heart and control blood pressure. Autonomic neuropathy can also cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) unawareness, a condition in which people no longer experience the warning signs of hypoglycemia.
• Proximal neuropathy causes pain in the thighs, hips, or buttocks and leads to weakness in the legs
• Focal neuropathy results in the sudden weakness of one nerve, or a group of nerves, causing muscle weakness or pain. Any nerve in the body may be affected.
  

Neuropathy Affects Nerves Throughout the Body

Peripheral Neuropathy

1. toes
2. feet
3. legs
4. hands
5. arms
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Autonomic Neuropathy

1. heart and blood vessels
2. digestive system
3. urinary tract
4. sex organs
5. sweat glands
6. eyes
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Proximal Neuropathy

1. thighs
2. hips
3. buttocks
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Focal Neuropathy

1. eyes
2. facial muscles
3. ears
4. pelvis and lower back
5. thighs
6. abdomen

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