I have Type II diabetes. It is well controlled and my fasting blood sugar is 90 - 95 mg/dl (~5 - 5.25 mmol/l). I am on a severely restricted low carb diet (less than 50g/day typically). I am 173 cm and 66 kg for a BMI of 22. My body fat percentage is ~17%. But I suffer from severe pain from diabetic neuropathy. I have pins and needles all over, but especially in my hands and feet. I have glove-stocking numbness in one of my calves. I'm not dying. It's what it is. It's not getting any worse, but it's not getting any better. I can't, realistically, do anything differently from a dietary or medicinal perspective. But I would like to alleviate the pain. What is the best course of treatment (and please don't say homeopathy or some such brand of voodoo - it's going to take a lot more than sugar pills and the placebo effect to fix this). Ideally I'd be on a time-release opioid like Oycontin but I can't get it where I live, and there are of course addiction/tolerance factors to consider. There's only so much my doctor can do. I do not want pain to dominate my life.

My mom has Type II diabetes and is suffering from neuropathy in her feet. I have read on websites that there is treatment but was curious if any of you out there who have this have any remedies for relief...like home remedies or know of any kind of over the counter cream that helps? She also has the burning and tingling sensation at times that keep her up at night. Diabetic community....PLEASE HELP!!! Any suggestions?

I have been seeing a neurologist due to extreme muscle and joint pain, i stumble a lot, drop things, forgetfullness. I do have fibromyalgia and have for years. I also have peripheral neuropathy ( no diabetes) I have had tests to rule out Lupus and MS (which does run in the family) Lupus is neg, not enough points or evidence for MS, ( no lesions on the brain) but does not mean i do not have it. So now he wants to do more aggressive and specific testing. What I want are some suggestions of what it might be from those who experiene this, so that i can read up on it so that I can ask questions and not look like a dope when we discuss different possible causes and treatments.

I have been recently diagnosed by a neurologist. What kind of treatment can I expect. The pain is incredible in my feet I can't stand it. Sometimes they are numb, sensitive to cold, tingling...does this get better?
I do not have diabetes yet but it runs in the family...recent fasting glucose was 112

his feet hurt so bad he threatens to have them cut off. He is taking Neurontin 300mg 3 x day but its not helping. If he tries to take more it makes him sick. What else can we do? What other treatments are out there? He knows he should have taken better care of his diabetes but now he is. Also now his skin is getting sensitive especially when he first puts on his shirt, then it gradually subsides. What's causing this?

i am morbidly obese (5'9"-294 lbs)I have insulin resistant diabetes. In my treatment plan I am to take along with my Metformin 2 other drugs to aid in my weight loss BYETTA-and XENACAL. I also have neuropathy as a complication from the diabetes and am prescribed LYRICA. My insurance will not cover the XENECAL for it is a weight loss drug and considered a "frivilous" expense. Nor will they cover LYRICA for it is new on the market .Ineed these meds in order to live a productive life to help loose the weight so i will not be diabetic. I am 45. I want to live until I'm 75. With out these meds ,I could die in 5 years.
The cost of these meds are -XENECAL-0.00 for a 30 day supply
LYRICA-0.00 for a 30 day supply.

Not sure whether the cause is type 2 diabetes or damage to spinal nerves

I am taking several prescribed meds from a Neurologist and I have had rather decent control of my diabetes over the last 20 years. I am looking for a non-conventional treatment. Do any of you have suggestions? Please give whatever references that you can. I will research whatever route you give me. Thank you all for the assistance! Have a wonderful weekend.
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My dad has type 2 diabetes, and his legs and feet are always numb and tingling, and sometimes it feels like someone is stabbing needles into his feet and toes. What are some ways to help with that?

This is a condition related to type 2 diabetes involving nerve damage to the extremeties

I am interested in two things. 1) Does it work - What are your experiences with it? 2) Would using an infrared light work as well?

Thank you for taking the time to answer this.
I went to that website and it talked only about diabetes and a lot of other items. It referred to losing weight as a way to get better. But, overweight is NOT my problem... Neuropathy is what I had asked about.