Diabetic lower back pain is common in individuals who have issues maintaining normal levels of blood glucose. There are numerous reasons why someone could experience pain in the lumbar region. Injury is often responsible for the condition sometimes referred to as Lombago and according to the Diabetic Support Program staff, about 80% of the population will experience lower back pain, whether it be stiffness, limited range of motion, or acute pain.

For Diabetics, the root cause is typically not any form of trauma, but simply another complication of their disease, such as Diabetic Neuropathy, or nerve damage. At least 70% of Diabetics develop some degree of nerve damage, according to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet. People with numerous instances of Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) are especially prone to Diabetic Neuropathy and resulting Diabetic lower back pain.

High levels of blood sugar are toxic and can damage the nerves, …