What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes that can result in serious damage to peripheral, autonomic, and cranial nerves. Symptoms may include pain, tingling, or numbness, especially in the hands, arms, feet, and legs.
What do patients take to treat Diabetic Neuropathy and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pregabalin
(Lyrica)
|
7 | ||
|
Duloxetine
(Yentreve, Cymbalta)
|
6 |
These charts show data from Diabetic Neuropathy patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Diabetic Neuropathy at PatientsLikeMe?
- 427 patients have this condition
- 27 New patients joined this month
- 32 say Diabetic Neuropathy is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 76% | Females |
|---|---|
| 24% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 29 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 62 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 82 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 51 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 9 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 265 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 30 |
These charts show data from Diabetic Neuropathy patients who have completed their condition history