Pain and diabetes are related in several different ways. Diabetes can destroy small blood vessels and cause nerve system damage. Neuropathy (nerve damage) is the most common form of pain in diabetes. This nerve damage often begins to manifest itself at the hands and feet; this pain can make it different to even wear socks or gloves. This is because the nerves are now hypersensitive and cause pain which is not proportionate to the source of that pain (Health.howstuffworks.com, 2011).

Peripheral neuropathy is the type of nerve damage that occurs in the toes, feet, legs, hands and arms. Diabetes pain can be caused by other types of nerve damage as well. Proximal neuropathy is nerve damage of the thighs, hips, and buttocks and often leads to weakness in the legs. Finally, focal neuropathy is a type of nerve damage which occurs in one single area, leading to localized weakness or …