Diabetes and neuropathy: when sugar attacks the nerves
In people with diabetes, poorly controlled blood sugar can damage peripheral nerves. This diabetic neuropathy affects about half of all people with diabetes. Associated symptoms include burning sensations or loss of sensation in the hands or feet. Medical intervention is essential to slow its progression.
Cervical problems: when the neck speaks to the hands
A herniated disc or cervical spondylosis (age-related wear and tear of the vertebrae) can compress a nerve in the spine. This causes numbness that can radiate to the hands, sometimes accompanied by neck pain. Don't delay: an imaging test (MRI, X-ray) can provide an accurate diagnosis.
