ADA Survey Finds Lack of Neuropathy Awareness - 94.16%
A new national survey commissioned by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reveals that, while the majority of people with diabetes experience symptoms associated with diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) -- only a small minority have been diagnosed with this condition. And, a staggering 56% of patients have never even heard of diabetic neuropathy. (neuropathy symptoms, diabetes care, diabetes statistics) (Complete Article)

Antioxidant Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) - 93.52%
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and a medical center in Russia found that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) significantly and rapidly reduces the frequency and severity of symptoms of the most common kind of diabetic neuropathy.  (Neuroathy and Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Neuropathy: What Can I Do About It? - 93.52%
People who don't control (or can't control) their blood sugar very well seem more likely to get diabetic neuropathy. Symptoms can include numbness in your feet and toes, pain in your legs, a feeling of lightheadedness that causes you to fall, diarrhea and constipation and failure to get erections (in men). (Complete Article)

Diabetic Neuropathies - 91.15%
Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pain and weakness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Problems may also occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. An estimated 50 percent of those with diabetes have some form of neuropathy, but not all with neuropathy have symptoms.  (Types of Neuropathy, Proximal Neuropathy, Focal Neuropathy, Neuropathy Treatment) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Peripheral Neuropathy - 91.15%
There are probably more studies attesting to the benefits of  alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) for dealing with peripheral neuropathy than studies for any other nutrient. ALA is known as a "universal antioxidant." In addition to its remarkable abilities as a natural antioxidant, it is noted for protecting nerves from oxidative damage and inflammation. (preventing neuropathy, neuropathy product, diabetic nutrition) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid Reverses Nerve Damage In Diabetics - 86.58%
Nerve damage is one of diabetes' most devastating complications and affects more than 50 percent of all diabetics. Its typical course is relentlessly downhill and there are no effective medicines to treat it. But now there is hope. A study recently published in Diabetes Care reports that the antioxidant nutrient alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) can partly restore diabetic nerve function. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Improves Neuropathy Symptoms - 86.58%
In people with diabetes, alpha-lipoic acid appears to enhance insulin action and blood vessel circulation, protect against diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease), and inhibit protein glycation (a reaction between excess glucose and protein that impairs the protein's function and forms harmful end products in the body). (Diabetic Neuropathy, Alpha-Lipoic Acid) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy - Nutrient Therapies - 86.58%
Biotin, choline, inositol, and thiamine are B vitamins that have all been found useful in treating the peripheral and autonomic neuropathies found in diabetes. In addition, Alpha-lipoic acid has long been used in Europe for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been found to have important links to peripheral nerve function. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Benfotiamine, Diabetic Product, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) (Complete Article)

Foot And Skin Related Complications Of Diabetes - 86.58%
For people with diabetes, having too much glucose (sugar) in their blood for a long time can cause some serious complications, including foot and skin problems, as well as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye damage, and other problems. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Retinopathy,  Diabetes Complications) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Extra Help Taming Diabetes - 85.1%
Researchers have discovered that the potent antioxidant, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, may be an effective treatment for a common complication of diabetes, known as diabetic neuropathy, which develops when high blood sugar levels damage delicate nerve endings. It may also help control blood sugar in diabetics, possibly by lowering insulin levels and increasing the transport of sugar into cells. (Diabetic Nutrition, Diabetic Product, Diabetic Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

A Natural Approach to Diabetes - 85.1%
Many diabetics have low blood levels of B6. Levels are even lower in diabetics with nerve damage. Supplementation with Vitamins B6 and B12, including a form of B12 called methylcobalamin, play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many forms of diabetic neuropathy. (Diabetes Nutrition, Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid- Nature's Perfect Antioxidant - 85.1%
Alpha-lipoic acid is an approved drug in Germany for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Although alpha-lipoic acid's primary effect in improving neuropathy is thought to be the result of its antioxidant effects, it has also been shown to lead to an improvement in blood sugar metabolism, improve blood flow to peripheral nerves, and actually stimulate the regeneration of nerve fibers. (diabetes treatment, diabetic nutrition, preventing neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Acetyl-L-Carnitine May Be Important for Nerve Health in Diabetic Patients - 85.1%
Recent research studies indicate that Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may improve pain and nerve regeneration in patients with chronic diabetic neuropathy. These studies demonstrate that ALC treatment is effective in alleviating symptoms, particularly pain, and improves nerve fiber regeneration. (Neuropathy Symptoms, Neuropathy Product, Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Benfotiamine: Protection Against Diabetic Complications - 83.51%
Benfotiamine, a little-known fat-soluble form of vitamin B1, has been shown to help prevent the development and progression of many diabetic complications. Used for decades in Europe as a prescription medication, benfotiamine fights against the progression of diabetic nerve, kidney, and retinal damage, and relieves the painful symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. (Supplements, Diabetes, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy, Nerve Function) (Complete Article)

Supplement Snapshot - Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC) - 83.51%
The strongest research of Acetyl L-Carnitine is for relief of diabetic neuropathy symptoms; some studies show pain relief and possible nerve regeneration. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy Most Likely To Strike In Type 2 Diabetes Not In Type 1 - 81.69%
Painful neuropathy is more common in patients with type 2 diabetes than in those with type 1, due to metabolic syndrome, researchers suggest, because of a link with the metabolic syndrome. (Diabetic Complications, Polyneuropathy, Metabolic Syndrome) (Complete Article)

Diabetes and Neuropathy - 81.69%
Diabetic Neuropathy can affect virtually every part of the body. Diabetic nerve damage eventually affects some 65 percent of people with diabetes. As with other diabetes complications, poor blood glucose control lies at the root of neuropathy. Symptoms and types of neuropathy. (Peripheral Neuropathy, Autonomic Neuropathy, Focal Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Carnosine, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid - 81.69%
It is well known that diabetics age prematurely. There is strong evidence that the proper dose of carnosine may help to prevent age-related conditions such as muscle atrophy, eye problems, and neurological degeneration. Numerous studies also reveal the  direct antiaging effects of acetyl-L-carnitine. Alpha-lipoic acid is a vital antioxidant that boosts the power of other antioxidants. Many studies document the benefits of alpha-lipoic acid in treating diabetes. (diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetes management) (Complete Article)

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Improves Diabetic Neuropathy - 81.69%
Study shows that acetyl-L-carnitine not only improves the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, but also helps regenerate nerve fibers and vibration perception. (Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Numbness and Tingling - 81.69%
Pain, numbness, tingling and pain that don't go away can usually be traced to a damaged sheath, inflammation, compression or an injury to the nerves themselves-particularly to the peripheral nerves, which lead to the arms and legs. Those with Diabetes Type I and Type II should be aware of these common signs of diabetic neuropathy. (Complete Article)

Pantothenic Acid - 79.67%
Some patients previously treated with alpha-lipoic acid for peripheral polyneuropathy reported further improvement after combination with pantothenic acid. (Peripheral  Polyneuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Neuropathy - Nerve Pain and Numbness - 79.67%
An estimated 60 percent of all people with diabetes have some form of diabetic neuropathy, the nerve damage caused by long-term effects of diabetes. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, prickling, and sometimes pain, burning, cramping, or extreme sensitivity to touch.(nerve pain, neuropathy causes, neuropathy symptoms) (Complete Article)

Hard To Digest - 79.67%
Diabetes related nerve damage can cause mild to severe digestive problems. Neuropathy most commonly affects the arms and legs, but for around half of those who have diabetes, the digestive system is the affected area. Signs, symptoms and dietary solutions are discussed. (diabetic neuropathy, reflux, diabetes meal planning) (Complete Article)

Inositol - 79.67%
Inositol is a water soluble B vitamin that is essential for helping the cells in the body communicate and is involved in cellular responses to the actions of certain body hormones and chemicals that are released from nerves, called neurotransmitters. Experiments are currently looking at altering the levels of inositol and other chemicals to reduce nerve damage in diabetes. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Nutrition, Prevention Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

All The Nerve - 79.67%
One of the most common long-term repercussions of high blood glucose levels is diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about two-thirds of those with diabetes have some form of this complication. (Diabetes Management, Neuropathy Symptoms, Preventing Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Good Fats for Low-Carb Living - 79.67%
Your body needs EFAs (essential fatty acids) just as it needs vitamins and minerals. Essential fats are necessary for life, but they must be obtained through diet or supplementation because the body cannot make them. Learn more about why these essential fats are so important for optimal health. (Diabetes Nutrition, Fish Oil, Omega-3) (Complete Article)

Diabetes-Related Skin Problems - 79.67%
Skin problems are common in people with diabetes. High levels of glucose in the blood provide an excellent breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, and can reduce the body's ability to heal itself.  Diabetic dermopathy, digital sclerosis, vitiligo, acanthosis nigricans and bullosis diabeticorum (diabetic blisters) are among the conditions discussed in this article. (Diabetes Information)   (Complete Article)

Carnitine - Fuel For High-Energy Living - 79.67%
What do college students, fitness enthusiasts and people who worry about getting older have in common? They-and many others-can benefit from L-carnitine, a nutrient found in many energy drinks and in dietary supplements designed to support exercise performance and a long life free of heart disease and other age-related maladies. (Diabetic Nutrition, Exercise, Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Diabetes-Induced Dry Skin - 77.42%
Follow these tips to help you stay on top of your diabetic skin care. (Diabetic Complications, Skin Infections, Nerve Damage, Peripheral Vascular Disease) (Complete Article)

What Makes Diabetes Painful? - 77.42%
Diabetes can destroy small blood vessels, which in turn can damage the nervous system, and these damaged nerves can cause pain. (Peripheral Neuropathy, Nervous System) (Complete Article)

Are Leg Cramps Caused By Diabetes? - 77.42%
Leg cramps can be caused by a variety of reasons such as deficiencies in vitamins such as calcium and magnesium as well as diabetic neuropathy. (Neuropathy, Leg Cramps, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Diabetics Who Control Blood Sugar Today - 77.42%
People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar in check today will probably have a far lower chance of developing foot pain or other nerve damage tomorrow, according to new research results from a national study. (Diabetes Research, Neuropathy, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Nutritional Management of Diabetic Retinopathy - 77.42%
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Fortunately, diabetic retinopathy is a nutritionally responsive disorder. Natural agents can be used to reduce the initial damage to the blood vessels in the retina and enhance integrity. (Diabetes Nutrition and Retinopathy) (Complete Article)

If I Don't Feel Sick, How Can High Blood Sugars Hurt Me? - 77.42%
Complications from diabetes come on over time, and damage has often started before we realize something is wrong. The belief that "as long as I feel well I must be well" does not hold true for the complications of diabetes; they come on quietly. (neuropathy prevention, diabetic complications, diabetic neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy Complication - Charcot's Foot - 77.42%
Sometimes neuropathy can trigger a cascade of diabetes related complications, such as Charcot's foot (Charcot's joint). This disorder usually affects weight-bearing joints, such as the ankles. The key to treating Charcot's foot involves keeping weight off the joint and wearing special footwear. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathy Symptoms, Types of Neuropathy, Neuroarthropathy) (Complete Article)

Nutrition Hotline - Nutrients for Neuropathy - 77.42%
Vitamin B-12, alpha-lipoic acid, essential fatty acids from fish oil, acetyl-L-carnitine, lecithin, and phosphatidyl choline have been shown to be of benefit to those suffering with diabetic neuropathies and appear to significantly relieve the pain. (Nerve Pain, Idiopathic Polyneuropathy, Neuropathy Treatment, Phosphatidylcholine) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Nerve Change Begins Early - 77.42%
Recent research reports subtle changes in nerve conduction as the first reliable sign of nerve complications from diabetes.  The researchers said that change can be measured long before other symptoms or signs of nerve damage develop. About half of people with diabetes develop some type of neuropathy caused indirectly by high blood sugar levels. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Neuropathy Symptoms, Diabetes Research) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid Battles Diabetes - 77.42%
An analysis of recent studies confirms that alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplements reduce a variety of neuropathic symptoms common to diabetes, including pain, burning sensation and numbness, and may be even more effective when combined with other antioxidants. (preventing neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetic neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Complications: An Introduction - 77.42%
Diabetes is a complicated disease--complicated to understand, complicated to treat. There are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing complications, such as keeping your blood glucose and cholesterol levels in a healthy range.(retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetes management) (Complete Article)

Benfotiamine - 77.42%
Benfotiamine is a specialized form of Vitamin B1 and has been recognized for its usefulness for those with neuropathy. There are implications that benfotiamine is more beneficial in dealing with peripheral neuropathy than other forms of B1. A number of studies, in fact, have borne this out. (diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, neuropathy treatment, benfotamine) (Complete Article)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid - 77.42%
Researchers say that alpha-lipoic acid is important for diabetics. It is possible that it not only prevents nerve damage from oxidation, but also promotes glucose metabolism. In a study published in Diabetes Care, patients with adult-onset diabetes who were given lipoic acid experienced slight nerve regeneration, while patients taking a placebo showed continued deterioration. (diabetic neuropathy, neuropathy treatment) (Complete Article)

Neuropatía diabética: lo que usted puede hacer al respecto - 77.42%
Diabetic Neuropathy information in Spanish. (Complete Article)

The Power of GLA - 77.42%
Science has established rather conclusively that GLA halts the otherwise inevitable advance of nerve damage caused by diabetes. GLA helps the nerves to heal. (Diabetic Neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetic product ) (Complete Article)

Straight Talk: Diabetes And Intimacy - 77.42%
It's easy to pin a lagging libido on stress, depression, age, or lack of sleep. But when you have diabetes, there may be an underlying factor - symptoms related to diabetes. (Diabetic Complications, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Depression) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Complications - 77.42%
Persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to long-term complications such as accelerated development of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and foot problems. Diabetes education on how to recognize signs and symptoms. Details diabetes symptoms of eye problems, nephropathy, cardiovascular disease, neuropathy and foot ailments. (Complete Article)