--neuropathy linked to diabetes/impaired glucose tolerance does not always occur slolwy and insidiously; it can happen quite abruptly, especially to those who are newly diagnosed and are suddenly attempting to get blood sugar levels under control, especially through medications.

Take a look at:

http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromusc...etes.htm#acute

http://www.cfpc.ca/cfp/2001/May/_pdf...-may-cme-2.pdf

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/lin...7.2003.03009.x