Neuropathy

Despite diabetes-related nerve pain affecting millions of people, many find themselves cycling through ineffective treatments, including opioids (which have a higher risk for addiction), simply because better, safer options are out of reach. A new piece of legislation, the Relief of Chronic Pain Act, aims to change that.

Picking the right shoes is essential to maintaining the health of your feet, which is especially important for people with diabetes. Here’s some general advice for what to look for in a shoe and things to consider for more specific footwear purchases.

Preliminary evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs may help people with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy. This study will explore whether CagriSema, a new GLP-1 drug under investigation, can lessen pain from peripheral neuropathy. 

There are many non-surgical ways to ease the discomfort of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, including lifestyle changes, medication, and a cutting-edge option known as spinal cord stimulation.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are key to the prevention and management of diabetes-related complications like foot disease. Here’s why it’s important to be proactive about footcare, plus tips for exercising safely with peripheral artery disease.

Spinal cord stimulation is a safe, effective treatment for painful diabetic neuropathy, reducing chronic nerve pain with electrical pulses. Learn more about this innovative therapy.