- July 2, 2025
Axonal Degeneration vs. Demyelination: Two Mechanisms of Diabetic Nerve Damage
Axonal Degeneration vs. Demyelination: Two Mechanisms of Diabetic Nerve Damage When we think of diabetic neuropathy, the burning feet, tingling hands, or numbness often come to mind. But underneath these symptoms lie two distinct and critical mechanisms of nerve damage: axonal degeneration and demyelination. Both contribute to the complex and painful reality of diabetic nerve