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Neuropathy<br />

metabolic contribution:<br />

hyperglycemia results in: accumulation <strong>of</strong><br />

sorbitol; ↓ myo-inositol; conduction block<br />

<strong>of</strong> myelinated axons<br />

vascular contribution:<br />

extraneural A-V shunting; hypoxia<br />

narrowed capillary/arteriolar lumens<br />

poor regulation <strong>of</strong> microcirculation

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