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Diabetic Neuropathy Cure

Diabetic neuropathy is a group of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. Approximately 60 to 70 percent of diabetics will suffer from some type of neuropathy at some point, though the type and severity will differ. Each type of neuropathy carries various symptoms, but the treatment and/or cure will depend on the nerves that have been damaged.

  1. Control Blood Glucose Levels

    • Controlling blood glucose levels is a general treatment for all types of neuropathy and is the first step taken when nerve damage has occurred. When blood glucose levels are brought into a normal range, it can help prevent further damage from taking place. The methods used for obtaining and maintaining healthy blood glucose levels include daily monitoring of the levels, eating a healthy diet, taking your prescribed medication or insulin and exercising regularly.

    Gastrointestinal Nerve Damage

    • When the digestive system is affected by nerve damage, it can result in a condition known as gastroparesis. This causes a slow emptying of the stomach, and when the condition becomes severe, it can cause belching, nausea, vomiting and indigestion. To cure these symptoms, the doctor will usually recommend eating smaller meals on a more frequent basis, reducing your fiber intake and avoiding foods high in fat. When the bowels have been affected by nerve damage, constipation and uncontrollable diarrhea may result. In this case, an antibiotic, such as tetracycline, may be prescribed.

    Urinary Tract

    • Autonomic neuropathy can affect your ability to control urination, as the muscles of the bladder become damaged. Urinary incontinence may also result because you are unable to sense when your bladder is full or control the muscles which release the urine. In addition, nerve damage may prevent the bladder from emptying completely, resulting in a buildup of bacteria in the bladder and kidneys, causing a urinary tract infection. To help cure incontinence, urinating at scheduled intervals may help especially if you cannot tell when your bladder is full. Urinary tract infections are generally treated and cured with a prescribed antibiotic.

    Sexual Function

    • Autonomic neuropathy can also damage the nerves responsible for proper sexual function in both men and women. Men may find it difficult to have erections or ejaculate properly. To treat his erectile dysfunction, the doctor may inject medications into his penis or through his urethra at the tip of his penis. Another option is a surgically implanted, inflatable or semi-rigid device to help him with his erections. Women may experience problems with vaginal dryness, an ability to become aroused or have an orgasm. Lubricants may help cure her vaginal dryness; however, in cases of arousal and orgasm, she may be referred to a gynecologist for further treatment.

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