New biomarkers of inflammation identified as risk of polyneuropathy
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 12:51
in Health & Medicine
Polyneuropathy is one of the most common complications in people with diabetes. First symptoms are often pins-and-needles sensations in the feet. Although polyneuropathy is present in about 30 percent of people with diabetes, it often remains undiagnosed. Scientists have now been able to show for the first time that six biomarkers of inflammation indicate the risk of polyneuropathy.