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    5. is diabetic neuropathy more common in type 1 or type 2 diabetes?
    is diabetic neuropathy more common in type 1 or type 2 diabetes?

    I am a type 2 diabetic. My doctor thinks I may be exhibiting signs of neurpathy in my back. I know this is uncommon because it usually shows up in the lower extremities. However, i am not sure if his diagnosis would be accurate for a type 2 diabetic.

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    0  Views: 682 Answers: 1 Posted: 13 years ago
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      Progressive axonal atrophy and loss is expressed to a larger extent in type 1 diabetes.

      More here:
      Diabetic neuropathy differs in type 1 and type 2 diabetes - http://1.usa.gov/jgG8H2
      13 years ago. Rating: 1
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        popeyetcj

        thank you for your response. I checked out the link and will have to have my wife explain the medical terms to me. She is an RN, who is also NOT convinced the doctor is accurate either.
        commented 13 years ago
        nlnnet

        I hope you get the answers you need!
        commented 13 years ago


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