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Diabetes has been a growing health concern affecting over 30 million people in the United States. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, this “lifestyle” disease was the 7th leading cause of death in the country in 2015.
Diabetes is classified into types I and II. Type I is characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that acts as the key to let glucose into the cell. The absence of natural insulin makes patients dependent on insulin injections for the rest of their lives. The cause of Type I diabetes is still unknown.
On the other hand, Type II diabetes develops because the body produces insufficient insulin. Lifestyle is a big factor in the development of type II diabetes and although injected insulin or oral medications can help, lifestyle modification is a crucial factor in the management of the disease.
Patients with diabetes may suffer from diabetic neuropathy, a condition where the nerves are damaged because of elevated blood glucose levels. This results in pain, numbness, tingling in the fingers, toes, hands, and feet.
Diabetic nerve pain is only a symptom of diabetic neuropathy, but it affects 50% of diabetic patients. The pain can be described as aching, burning, or sharp. Although mild at the onset, the pain worsens over time as it spreads to the arms and legs, making walking unbearable.
Our doctors in Valley Medical Pain Clinic in Woodbury have years of experience dealing with patients with diabetic neuropathy and diabetic nerve pain. Thus, they know that pain impacts the lives of patients in many ways.
Furthermore, a study has revealed that diabetic nerve pain has a negative impact on mood, sleep, and the overall quality of life of 10-20% of patients. Despite the conventional pain relief methods available, patients can only expect a 30-50% reduction in pain and discomfort.
For this reason, it is highly recommended that patients seek help from a pain doctor. Experts in Valley Medical Pain Clinic in Woodbury have spent years crafting individualized and high-quality pain management plans for patients to help them improve their quality of life.
After all, the goal of treatment for diabetic nerve pain in Valley Medical Pain Medicine, Woodbury, aside from keeping the blood sugar level in check and preventing further diabetes complications, is to restore the function of the affected limbs and improve patients’ pain control.
Valley Medical and Wellness is a Clinic with three locations - one in Woodbury, in Minneapolis, and another in Burnsville - that specializes in pain management and addiction medicine.
Our involvement begins with a comprehensive evaluation to create a treatment plan suited to your specific needs. Then, we select from a variety of therapies and medication to manage your care as you work towards recovery. It is our continued care management, that changes with your needs, which allows you to progress and achieve your treatment goals.
If you have any additional questions, or you would like to find out more about our available pain management options, please contact us by calling at (612) 444-3000.
