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How does hyperglycemia affect the formation of myelin sheath in our neurons?
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Neuropathy: Hyperglycemia (diabetes) causes neuropathy. There are several forms of neuropathy, but most do not involve a problem with myelin. Deterioration of myelin sheaths is involved with multiple sclerosis.
Answered 8/23/2013
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