What is autonomic neuropathy?

Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves that control the heart,regulate blood pressure,and control blood glucose levels.Autonomic neuropathy also affects other internal organs,causing problems with digestion,respiratory function,urination,sexual response,and vision.In addition,the system that restores blood glucose levels to normal after a hypoglycemic episode may be affected,resulting in loss of the warning symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Autonomic neuropathy affects the nerves in your heart,stomach,intestines,bladder,sex organs,sweat glands,eyes,and lungs.