“Is it possible for a 34 year old to suffer from diabetic neuropathy?”

Absolutely, in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes due to glucose toxicity, and its effect on the nerves. However, because there are other causes of peripheral neuropathy, such as certain vitamin deficiencies and other conditions, it is best to see your doctor and get checked out.

Yes. Neuropathy is dependent on length and severity of disease. Therefore a person with long-standing and poorly controlled diabetes has a higher chance of developing neuropathy.

Yes. It is not age related, but rather more likely if control has been poor. It is more related to duration of poor control and associated with other microangiopathic complications such as retinopathy or kidney problems that develop when control has been poor.

Well, there is little information here. How long have you had diabetes? What is the pain like? Burning? Pins and needles? Do the sheets bother you? Is there any numbness? But the answer is YES, a 34 year old can suffer from diabetic neuropathy.

Yes it is possible, especially if diabetes is not well controlled.

Yes, of course it’s possible. Especially if your A1c has been above 8% historically....

Very possibly it is. Diabetic neuropathy can come on early & severe in both Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes. You should consider this diabetic neuropathy until proven otherwise. There are other causes of periferal neuropathy such as Vitamin B12 deficiency, etc. so see your Dr. and get your feet examined and get tested for the neuropathy (there are several tests they can do to find out the cause). If it is diabetic neuropathy there are several things you can do 1) get your diabetes in control. Early neuropathy is reversible with normal blood sugars, 2) Check your feet daily to be sure there are no ulcer, bunions, etc. 3) Get good foot wear 4) have the Dr or the nurse check your feet every visit to be sure they are no places that may be breaking down. This is good advice for everyone with diabetes whether they have neuopathy or not. Good luck