Question How do I know if I have diabetic neuropathy?
Nerve damage occurs in people who have had diabetes because their blood sugar level is higher than normal. Over time, high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels and nerves. That's why people who don't control (or can't control) their blood sugar very well seem more likely to get diabetic neuropathy.

Best Answer If you have numbness in your feet and toes, you may have diabetic neuropathy. You may notice that cuts and sores on your feet don't hurt as much as you would expect them to. The following are symptoms of diabetic neuropathy: •Pain or a burning feeling in your legs •A feeling of lightheadedness that causes you to fall •Diarrhea and constipation •Failure to get an erection (in men) SYMPTOMS in primary, secondary and tertiary stages : Symptoms vary depending on the nerve(s) affected and may include symptoms other than those listed. Symptoms usually develop gradually over years. Diabetic neuropathy affects all peripheral nerves : pain fibers, motor neurons, autonomic nerves. It therefore necessarily can affect all organs and systems since all are innervated. There are several distinct syndromes based on the organ systems and members affected, but these are by no means exclusive. A patient can have sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy or any other combination. Symptoms may also include: •Numbness and tingling of extremities •Dysesthesia (decreased or loss of sensation to a body part) •Diarrhea •Erectile dysfunction •Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control) •Impotence •Facial, mouth and eyelid drooping •Vision changes •Dizziness •Muscle weakness •Difficulty swallowing •Speech impairment •Fasciculation (muscle contractions) •Anorgasmia •Burning or electric pain KEEP YOUR FEET HEALTHY : •Check your feet every day. You may need to use a mirror to to check the bottoms of your feet. Call your doctor at the very first sign of redness, swelling, infection, pain, numbness or tingling in any part of your foot. •Check inside your shoes every day for things like gravel or a torn lining. These things could hurt your feet. •Have your doctor look at your feet during every office visit (at least once a year) or whenever you notice anything that seems wrong. •Choose the right shoes. The most common cause of foot sores is shoes that are new or don't fit properly. Buy shoes that fit properly and have a good arch support. Choose shoes made of soft leather. They should not fit tightly anywhere. To get the best fit, try on shoes at the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen. If you've had problems before with shoes that didn't fit well, you may want to be fitted for a custom-molded shoe with plenty of room for your toes. •Break in new shoes slowly. Wear the shoes for 1 to 2 hours. Then check your feet for red spots. If you have red spots, do not wear the shoes again until the red spots are gone. Slowly break in new shoes by wearing them one hour longer each day every 3 days. •Wear white socks and check when you take them off to see if there is any blood or fluid from a sore on them. •Wash your feet daily in lukewarm water. Dry them well, especially between the toes. Use a soft towel and blot gently; don't rub. Keep the skin of your feet smooth by applying a cream or lanolin lotion, especially on your heels. If your feet sweat easily, keep them dry by dusting them with nonmedicated powder before putting on your socks, nylons and shoes. Avoid things that are bad for your feet. Do not walk barefoot. Do not wear stretch socks, nylon socks, socks with inside seams, or socks with an elastic band or garter at the top. Do not put hot water, electric blankets, or heating pads on your feet. Do not use hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or astringents (such as rubbing alcohol or witch hazel) on your feet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_neuropathy

Question Where can I find thight high tube socks to fit men's sizes?
IU have very muscular legs and thighs and my boyfriend thinks i'd look good in thigh high socks. He wants to photograph me in them.

Best Answer Try a diabetic supply store! My grandpa had to wear them to improve his circulation and he was well over 200 pounds!