Causes
Researchers believe that diabetic neuropathy is likely caused by a combination of factors, including:
- Metabolic problems (eg, high blood glucose)
- Damage to blood vessels
- Autoimmune factors
- Genetics
- Lifestyle factors (eg, smoking , alcohol use , high blood pressure )
Risk Factors
The following factors are thought to increase the risk of diabetic neuropathy:
- Older age
- Having diabetes for 25 years or more
- Having type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Peripheral vascular disease
- High cholesterol
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