Diabetic Neuropathy Risks and Causes

  • Diabetic Neuropathy
    Diabetic Neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. It can affect different parts of the body. This damage to nerves is called diabetic neuropathy. 
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 14 November 2015

Are you at risk?

The following are the risk factors for Diabetic Neuropathy:

  • Persistent hyperglycemia,
  • HbA1c >8%,
  • hypertension,
  • hypercholesterolemia and
  • duration of diabetes 
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