Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain is nerve damage caused by sustained high blood sugar, leading to pain, tingling and numbness in the feet and hands of people with diabetes.
Key points
- High blood sugar over time can damage peripheral nerves, and the risk rises the longer a person has diabetes.
- Medicines that address this pain work on the nerves or on the brain’s pain pathways, and they do not repair the underlying nerve damage.
Common questions about Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
What is the listed medicine for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain?
The listed product contains Duloxetine, an ingredient that belongs to a class of medicines called antidepressants. It works on brain chemicals involved in pain signalling and is available as a capsule in several strengths.
What kind of medicine is Duloxetine?
Duloxetine is an antidepressant that is also used to treat nerve pain. It is listed for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and comes as a capsule.