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Male 55 type 2 diabetes.cant get blood sugar below 8.on metformin. some damage to eyes.feet numb.stinging/burning feet & legs.any advice? supplements?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

SEE Doctor: Get on a secondary medicine to lower your blood sugar, or use insulin. This would be a good thing to do sooner, to minimize the long-term damage to your nerves, vasculature, eyes, kidneys, heart, etc. No supplement replaces good medical managment.

Answered 12/19/2019

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Neuropathy: Metformin is known to cause a certain type of vitamin deficiency that leads to neuropathy. Anyone on this medication should also be taking a medical food called "neuremedy." the main ingredient is benfotiamine (150mg) and it is shown to reverse this specific type of neuropathy in as little as 30 days.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possible neuropathy: Neuropathy can happen as a result of trauma, or nerve damage due to the consumption of alcohol or certain medications. Symptoms can range from a numbness and tingling sensation, possibly a burning sensation, to an uncomfortable painful sensation of the extremities. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the exact cause in order to get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 3/27/2014

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