Does Sugar Affect Nerve Pain

Nerve damage can affect your hands, feet, legs, and arms. High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy. You can prevent it or slow its progress by keeping your blood sugar as close to your target range as possible and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Does sugar make nerve pain worse?

While it is generally accepted that added sugar has negative health effects, this can especially be true where peripheral neuropathy is concerned. Eating food with a lot of added sugar will increase your blood sugar levels, which can lead to damage in the nerves and the blood vessels that feed nerves.

Can too much sugar affect your nerves?

People whose blood sugar is too high or difficult to control are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, eye problems and other complications, including nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy). “High blood sugar is toxic to your nerves,” says pain management specialist Robert Bolash, MD.