Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP), or diabetic nerve pain, may not just affect your ability to function, but also how you feel.

It's important to understand that diabetic nerve pain can impact all areas of your life. When you have diabetic nerve pain, it may be physically more challenging to do simple tasks like laundry and running errands. Diabetic nerve pain can also affect how you feel, and can make you frustrated, alone and tired.

Understanding how diabetic nerve pain may affect you in these ways can help you better communicate with your healthcare professional. This may help him or her determine the best treatment plan that will make it easier for you to do the things you love.

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