Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem encountered by neurologists and primary care
physicians. While there are many causes for peripheral neuropathy, none can be identified
in a large percentage of patients (“idiopathic neuropathy”). Despite its high prevalence,
idiopathic neuropathy is poorly studied and understood. There is evolving evidence that
impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes) is associated with idiopathic neuropathy.
Preliminary data from a multicenter study of diet and exercise in prediabetes (the Impaired …