Can diabetes cause a person to have tics? Diabetes tics are not very common, but they do happen, and for a number of reason. The most common reason for a person to have diabetic tics is cranial neuropathies. They can also occur as a result of stress brought about by having to deal with the disease.

Diabetic neuropathy is quite common among diabetics. Cranial neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves in the cranium or skull are damaged. Along with affecting vision hearing and the actions of some organs, it can also affect facial movement leading to diabetes tics. One of the most common causes of cranial neuropathy is diabetes.

Luckily, many cases of cranial neuropathy clear up within a few months, according to WiseGeek.com. The sooner symptoms of cranial neuropathy are realized, the better the chance that treatment will be affective. Symptoms of cranial neuropathy may include:

• Facial