Interesting thread. I have diabetic neuropathy and balance, gait, tripping issues that I figured was part of the neuropathy. Is it possible to get CMT (or something like it) that explains the balance, gait, tripping issues when diabetes is involved. Just got word yesterday that Dr wants a bone density test because she is concerned about osteoporosis. Tripping and loss of balance and osteoporosis are not good combinations. Not intending on hijacking thread, but just curious if there is a CMT connection or PN connection to balance, gait and tripping issues.