Neuropathy & Pain

Studies show a link between diabetic peripheral neuropathy and sarcopenia, which increases frailty and subsequent mortality.

After starting a new medication (gabapentin) for his neuropathy, a patient of mine gained 30lbs and presented with peripheral edema without symptoms.

Can lowering cholesterol be causing peripheral neuropathy?

Patients with type 2 diabetes on intensive lipid lowering therapy may be at an increased risk for developing secondary neuropathies, based on the results of a recent study.

New study findings challenge the link between neuropathic pain and vitamin D levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Low levels thought to contribute to pathogenesis of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to action on dorsal root ganglia.

Patients with either painful or painless neuropathy found to have low vitamin D levels.

A new study shows an association between nerve and gum diseases in patients with diabetes.

ADA 2018 abstracts of interest include Entresto for the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Oral Contraceptive Associated with Postmenopausal Diabetes; Glucokinase as Adjunct Therapy in People with Type 1 Diabetes, and more.

Higher score measuring severity of pain indicated elevated treatment failure risk.