Risk factors for progression of early neuropathy signs in 4950 older adults from the general population

Key Points

• Progression of early neuropathy in older adults correlates with several identifiable risk factors, including age and diabetes.
• Key evidence indicates that nearly 25% of older adults display significant neuropathy signs over a two-year follow-up period.
• Analysis of data from 4950 older adults in a general population study highlights potential risk factors impacting neuropathy development.
• Identifying these risk factors may enable earlier interventions to prevent or slow neuropathy in older adults.