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Diabetic Neuropathy

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Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include:

Numbness and tingling in the feet and legs:

Leg numbness (bilateral)
Feet numbness

Burning or pain in the feet and legs

Leg pain (bilateral)
Foot pain (bilateral)

Less common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include:

Difficulty urinating:

Urinary incontinence
Decreased urination

Diarrhea
Constipation
Dizziness
Faintness
Impotence

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Type 1 diabetes symptoms
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Diabetic foot problems symptoms
Diabetic gastroparesis symptoms
Diabetic nephropathy symptoms
Diabetic retinopathy symptoms
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms

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Feet numbness
Foot pain
Leg numbness (bilateral)
Leg pain (bilateral)
Leg pain (bilateral)
Tingling of the feet (bilateral)
Tingling of the legs (bilateral)

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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Diabetic Neuropathy References:

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