There is a lack of studies examining measures of cognition are related to DPN presence and/or cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy. Also, data regarding actors potentially explaining such associations are lacking.

A recent study has highlighted the association between diabetic peripheral neuropathy with lower cognitive performance in people with type 2 diabetes.  DPN was found to be inversely and significantly associated with measures of immediate recall and processing speed.

The study was published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications.