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Distal symmetric diabetic neuropathy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Within 10 years of diagnosis, 40% to 50% of people with type 1 (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) develop peripheral sensorimotor polyneuropathy 1,2Damage to sensory nerve fibres can cause symptoms including progressive sensory loss in the extremities, sharp or shooting pain, dysesthesias (burning or tingling sensations), and paresthesia (e.g., numbness).1 Although neuronal loss cannot be reversed, glucose control can help to prevent diabetic peripheral neuropathy in people with T1D and slow progression of neuropathy in people with T2D.

Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.251358

Authors: Holly Wright, Eric Henderson, Rajive Jassal

Institutions: Western University, University of Alberta

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553