Diabetic Neuropathy can be treated. Alpha lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant, has been shown to decrease pain and improve sensation in affected limbs. As an added benefit, it may help improve blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetics.

The News Journal. April 17, 2007

 

Alpha lipoic acid increases insulin sensitivity. Triglyceride accumulation in skeletal muscle contributes to insulin resistance in obesity. ALA reduces body weight and prevents development of diabetes in diabetes-prone obese rats by reducing triglyceride accumulation in non-adipose tissues.

Biocem Biophys Res Commun. 2005 Jul 8;332(3):885-91

 

Short-term hyperglycemia produces oxidative damage and apoptosis in neurons. Neurons in culture die through programmed cell death when exposed to elevated glucose. Application of alpha lipoic acid potently prevents glucose-induced oxidative stress and cell death.

FASEB J. 2005 Apr;19(6):638-40.