Function to 'deactivate' images. If you are diabetic, chances are you've already heard of diabetic neuropathy, the damage to nerves that can develop in both types of diabetes. As you may know, it most commonly causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the legs, feet, and sometimes the arms and hands. Neuropathy can cause muscle weakness in these areas as well. There's another kind of diabetic neuropathy you may not have heard of, called diabetic autonomic neuropathy.
Symptoms depend on what internal organ is affected.
If the nerves to the intestines are involved, the result may be constipation, diarrhea, or both in succession. If the heart nerves are affected, the person may experience disturbances in the heart rate and rhythm. Inc. All rights reserved.