Is peripheral neuropathy in some way related to diabetes?

Often is: Peripheral neuropathy is often related to diabetes. I is due to small vessel disease causing damage to the nerves. It is ofter very hard to treat.

Peripheral neuropath: Peripheral neuropathy is a general term describing nerve pain. There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, including diabetes. However, diabetes is not the only cause of peripheral neuropathy.

Rather frequent: Amongst the major diabetes complications such as kidney and eye problems, is presence of nerve involvement. This is more common in type ii, and if ignored has potential for foot ulcers, and even amputations. Tight control of serum glucose is only part of this. A medical food metanx may be very useful. Not unique for nerve problems to be caused by different problems, and this needs evaluation.

Can be.: People with diabetes may develop diabetic neuropathy.