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Diabetic Neuropathy : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • decreased blood flow
  • Autoimmunity
  • No known cause

Causes Overview Articles

Diabetic neuropathy
People with diabetes commonly develop temporary or permanent damage to nerve tissue. Nerve injuries are caused by decreased blood flow and high blood sugar levels, and are more likely to develop if blood sugar levels are not well controlled.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 20, 2008
Diabetic Neuropathy Disease
Causes of diabetic neuropathy are likely to be different for different types of the disorder. Nerve damage is probably due to a combination of factors, such as:.Metabolic factors: high blood glucose, long disease duration, low levels of insulin an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Diabetic Neuropathy
High blood glucose is also known to damage the blood vessels that carry oxygen and other nutrients to the nerves. In addition, some people may have a genetic predisposition to develop neuropathy.There is a wide range of symptoms associated with di...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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