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Can diabetic peripheral neuropathy present in patients with a controlled (less than 6.5%) hemoglobin a1c level? if so, is the likelihood of occurrence and prognosis different from a patient with an uncontrolled a1c level?

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Peripheral neuropathy can occur in pre-diabetes, mild early diabetes type II, and especially poorly controlled diabetes. Keeping blood glucose under tight control can be very helpful in preventing the worsening of peripheral nerve problems.

Answered 12/13/2022

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