The Truth about Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy specifically stems from those who have suffered with diabetes for many years, in some cases symptoms can take 10-15 years to even appear. The highest rates of diabetic neuropathy have been with patients diagnosed with diabetes for greater than 25 years. There is a sixty percent chance that if you have had diabetes for this length of time you could start seeing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Those who have difficulty with controlling their blood sugar levels, those who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and are overweight are the most vulnerable to developing diabetes and subsequently later on, diabetic neuropathy.
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