There are four main types of diabetic neuropathy. The diabetic neuropathy symptoms vary in each, although some symptoms are common in several types. Diabetic neuropathy symptoms develop gradually. Usually people do not notice symptoms until permanent damage has already occurred, and in some patients, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy are the first signal that they even have diabetes. The four main types of diabetic neuropathy are as follows:

Peripheral neuropathy – this is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy. It starts by affecting the longest nerves and the very ends of the nerves. So, feet and legs are affected first, and then your legs and arms.

Autonomic neuropathy – This affects the nerves that control your heart, bladder, lungs, stomach, intestines, sex organs and eyes. This type normally affects people who have had diabetes for a long period of time and have poorly managed it.

Radiculoplexus neuropathy – this type …