If you have diabetes, you may also be at risk of paralysis. Diabetic paralysis can occur as a result of a stroke due to diabetes. In the United States, statistics show that 2 out of 3 diabetics will die of either heart disease or stroke,according to AreYouDiabetic.net. The most common consequence of stroke is paralysis. Therefore, diabetics are at a large risk of developing paralysis.

The most common type of diabetic paralysis is the paralysis of the vocal cord. This caused by nerve impulses towards the larynx getting interrupted. If the vocal cords get paralyzed at closed positions, the airflow to the lungs is also affected. If the paralysis occurs with the vocal cords being open, the patient’s voice becomes weak, hoarse, or breathy. Diabetic paralysis may also affect other parts of the body, including the legs, arms, and face. Diabetic paralysis may also occur on one side of the …