Because you are unable to do the things you need and love to do, you may feel
1,2:
- Less self confident
- Older than your years
- Like life is a struggle
- Frustrated
- Embarrassed
- Sad
- Dependent on others
- Like you are treated differently than before
However, there is help. For more information about how to manage diabetic nerve pain,
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References:
1. Neuropathy-Specific Quality of Life tool.
2. Vileikyte L, Peyrot M, Bundy C, et al. The development and validation of a neuropathy- and foot ulcer-specific quality of life instrument.
Diabetes Care. 2003;26:2549-2555.