The Journey to Improvement
If you are concerned about some of your diabetic nerve pain symptoms, here are a few important first steps on the journey to improvement:
1. Learn more about diabetic nerve pain
Find out if you may have symptoms of diabetic nerve pain with the Diabetic Nerve Pain Impact Tool, and read about the various treatments available before speaking with a healthcare professional. You can also make a list of questions to ask during your visit.
2. Talk to your friends and family
One way to help prevent further nerve damage is to control your blood sugar. Some ways family and friends can play a role in helping you manage your diabetes and blood sugar include:
- if you're able, and you have your physician's recommendation, help you incorporate moderate exercise or activity
- recommending healthy food choices to help you maintain or achieve a healthy weight
3. Make an appointment with a doctor
Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional about your symptoms. Only he or she can tell you whether you have diabetic nerve pain and work with you to plan a course of action. Your doctor may also suggest you see a specialist, such as an endocrinologist or a neurologist.
