Study uncovers links between diabetes, nerve damage and chronic pain
January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 21 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Study uncovers links between diabetes, nerve damage and chronic pain
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Different types of nerves respond differently to damage caused by diabetes, with sural nerves showing changes in blood vessel function and increased immune cell activity, and tibial nerves showing more signs of attempted nerve repair. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition in whic . . .
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Study uncovers links between diabetes, nerve damage and chronic pain
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Different types of nerves respond differently to damage caused by diabetes, with sural nerves showing changes in blood vessel function and increased immune cell activity, and tibial nerves showing more signs of attempted nerve repair. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition in whic . . .