Diabetes and obesity are the main metabolic drivers of peripheral neuropathy.

Brian Christopher CallaghanLeiLi GaoYufeng LiXianghai ZhouEvan ReynoldsMousumi BanerjeeRodica Pop-BusuiEva L FeldmanLinong Ji

Published in: Annals of clinical and translational neurology (2018)

Similar to previous studies, diabetes and obesity are the main metabolic drivers of peripheral neuropathy. The consistency of these results reinforces the urgent need for effective interventions that target these metabolic factors to prevent and/or treat peripheral neuropathy.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
weight gain
physical activity
skeletal muscle