What makes feet so damn insensitive? A systematic review of risk factors for the development of diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy

Diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a well-established risk factor for diabetes related foot ulceration. Therefore, the systematic identification of risk factors for DPN seems like an important step in developing preventative strategies for foot ulceration. The objective of this systematic review was to identify risk factors leading to diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy.