From the eyes to the feet, diabetes can wreak havoc on the human body if left unchecked, and your back is no exception. In one review, data were analyzed from 11 studies, which consisted of people over the age of 18 with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. The results showed people with diabetes had a 35 percent higher risk of experiencing low back pain. Properly managing Diabetes and glucose levels can potentially stave off nerve damage or continuous nerve damage that can cause severe back pain......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
In this article, we’ll be discussing some effective ways to relieve back pain due to diabetic high blood sugar. Note that all findings in this article are gotten from a reputable health site Mayoclinic.
Ditch bad habits
According to Cleveland Clinic, nicotine in cigarettes may alleviate your pain in the short term, but over time it makes the nerves more sensitive and can increase pain. Along with quitting smoking, eliminating alcohol from your list of vices may help improve your back pain as well. Alcohol may help numb the pain when consuming it, but it can also cause muscle spasms and dehydration that ultimately make the pain and discomfort worse. It may also cause complications if you’re taking medications for pain.
Exercise to get muscles moving
It can be challenging to get up and move when back pain strikes. However, a short walk, aerobics, yoga, water aerobics, swimming, or another low-impact activity can help alleviate back pain.
Improve diabetes control
Mayo Clinic researchers wrote that “the likelihood of chronic back pain (CBP) may increase to the degree to which a patient’s diabetes is uncontrolled.” People with diabetes who had CBP had a greater incidence of high blood pressure, had more neuropathy (nerve damage), higher A1C (a measure of blood glucose control over the previous 2–3 months) and bad cholesterol levels than those without chronic back pain. Consider improving your diet, exercising more, using some of the tips on our website, and consult with your doctor about medication.