10 Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #10: Diabetes
Sugar helps to make food taste sweet and is found naturally in much of the food we eat. We still tend to add extra sugar to our foods though, as well as eating sugary processed foods, and this can lead to problems. In addition to contributing significantly to weight gain, excess sugar intake can also result in conditions such as diabetes.
Diabetes is a condition that prevents the patient from being able to self-regulate the amount of sugar that is flowing through their blood. Too much sugar in the blood can cause nerve damage, potentially leading to peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes is the most common cause of the condition.
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