Treatment includes taking anti-inflammatory drugs during the acute phase, exercises to put the shoulder joint through a range of motion, or perhaps surgery to repair the damaged shoulder. People with diabetes are prone to nerve damage because too much glucose in the blood over long periods can damage the nervous system. The American Diabetes Association says that about one half of those people who have lived with diabetes for 25 years will have nerve damage, or neuropathy. This is more likely to happen if there has not been good blood glucose control. The nerve damage can cause a wide range of symptoms, including pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms and legs.
Treatment includes good blood glucose control to help improve the symptoms.
It may take several months to get relief. Important health habits for people with diabetes to practice to prevent nerve damage include good blood glucose control, regular exercise, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and eating nutritious meals. Check the calendar.