Autonomic neuropathy also may affect the cardiovascular system which may interfere with nerves that regulate blood pressure and heart rate. It may also affect a person's perception of pain from heart attacks. It can also slow a diabetic's response to an insulin reaction because of the body's slow response to low blood sugar or hypoglycemia . Lastly, autonomic neuropathy may affect the nerves that regulate sweating which can make it very difficult to regulate body temperature. Doctor, that sure sounds like a lot of problems that can happen if the nerves are damaged.
Focal neuropathy does improve over a period of time with no long-term damage.
The most common form of focal neuropathy is the carpal tunnel syndrome which is a nerve damage in the wrist that can lead to weakness, tingling, numbness and possibly muscle weakness in the hands. This diabetic neuropathy is serious stuff. This is done by keeping control of blood sugar, by caring for the feet, and by taking numerous medications. Diagnosis and treatments can be given by a doctor based on the patient's symptoms and on a physical exam. Well that was very interesting.