What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. It happens when high blood sugar damages nerves over time, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness—most often in the feet and legs. Almost half of people living with diabetes will experience some form of neuropathy in their lifetime.
Early Signs: Don’t Ignore the Subtle Changes
The earliest symptoms are often easy to dismiss:
- Tingling or “pins and needles” in the feet
- Burning or stabbing pain at night
- A feeling that socks are bunched up when they’re not
- Numbness that makes it harder to feel shoes or detect injuries
Later, neuropathy can also affect balance, digestion, urination, and even blood pressure control. Early recognition matters because once numbness sets in, nerve damage may already be advanced.
Why Early Detection Matters
Traditionally, diabetic neuropathy was only diagnosed when patients reported significant pain or numbness. But Dr. Souayah’s research and patented diagnostic methods have shown that neuroinflammation occurs much earlier—sometimes before severe symptoms appear.
By identifying these inflammatory changes through specialized biomarker testing and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS), clinicians can act sooner to slow or even halt progression. This represents a major advance in care: shifting from waiting for disability to preventing it.
Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment and Prevention strategies
- Blood sugar control to reduce ongoing damage
- Medications like duloxetine or pregabalin for nerve pain
- Supplements such as alpha-lipoic acid, CoQ10, and omega-3s for nerve support
- Daily foot care to prevent infections and ulcers
At Premier Neuro Health, every patient benefits from a dual approach: scientific precision and compassionate care.
Dr. Souayah’s pioneering work bridges laboratory discoveries with real-world treatment—ensuring earlier diagnosis, targeted therapies, and long-term protection.
Take Action Early
Diabetic neuropathy is common but not inevitable. If you have diabetes and notice tingling, burning, or numbness in your feet, schedule a Neuropathy Evaluation at Premier Neuro Health by contacting us.
Early detection gives you the best chance to preserve sensation, mobility, and independence.
