Neuropathy

The number one treatment in slowing down the progression of diabetic neuropathy is keeping your blood sugar within your target range to prevent further or delay any nerve damage. Good blood sugar management is tantamount to keeping diabetic neuropathy at bay, preventing further symptoms, and may improve symptoms from someone already suffering from neuropathy.

If a person with diabetes has been diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, the damage from diabetes, unfortunately, cannot be reversed. However, the symptoms and pain can be managed and even improved with proper treatment and keeping blood sugar ranges within the target. The body cannot naturally repair nerve damage; however, researchers and scientists are working toward investigating methods for future treatments.

Some of the best foods and natural means to help manage diabetic neuropathy are filled with phytonutrients, omega 3 fatty acids, whole grains, vitamin B-12, and lipoid acid.

Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in plants. Some examples of phytonutrient-rich foods:

• Carrots
• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• Kale
• Spinach
• Bok Choy

Omega 3 fatty acids are the good type of fat. Foods rich in omega-3 are fish, such as mackerel, salmon, sardines, herring, and tuna.

Whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice, and whole-wheat couscous are abundant with protein, iron, fiber, and more.