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Can Facialis Paralysis ( Cranial Nerve Neuritus ) Be Part Of Diabetes?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Paarl, South Africa

At the end of March this year I was diagnosed with Facialis paralysis ( Cranial nerve neuritus ) I would like to know if a diabetic can cause this I am only thinking about it now and haven't asked my doctor it.

April 25, 2022
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Vascular damage due to high blood sugars over time can be a major contributing factor. Lyme's disease patients also have a much higher rate of Bell's palsy.

Good luck. Praying for you.
Never give up, never surrender, never ever.
You got this.
Have a blessed day.

April 26, 2022
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you so much!!

April 26, 2022

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