Type 2 diabetes influences intraepithelial corneal nerve parameters and corneal stromal ‐epithelial nerve penetration sites

ConclusionsOur data suggest that diabetic peripheral neuropathy may be preceded by a phase of neuron growth rather than regression, and that the peripheral cornea is more sensitive than the center for detecting changes in innervation.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - February 2, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Joshua Machet, Mijeong Park, Alexander Richardson, Michael Carnell, Margaret A Mouat, Nicola J Smith, Nigel Turner, Blake J Cochran, Kerry ‐Anne Rye, Nick Di Girolamo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research