Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage caused by diabetes or poor blood sugar control. It can develop slowly after many years of diabetes or may occur early in the disease. There are different types of diabetic neuropathy, depending on the type and number of nerves damaged. It can affect how you move and process sensations such as hot or cold, and how your body regulates activities that you don't consciously control, such as breathing and blood pressure. Symptoms may include: