About Us
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that may cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs that could lead to impaired balance and difficulty walking. This type of neuropathy can also lead to sore or ulcers of the feet that - if left unattended - may require amputation.
Approximately one-half of the 18 million people in the US with diabetes experience peripheral neuropathy. In fact, diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy. Good glucose control can slow the progression of neuropathy, but even people with good glucose control sometimes develop neuropathy.
The Diabetic Neuropathy Research Center is a branch of the Peripheral Neuropathy Center and the Department of Neurology and Neuroscience at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. We are focused on developing new treatments that will improve diabetic neuropathy and stop the progression of this painful disorder.
