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I am diabetics & on insulene. feeling numbness in feets since some time. what is the treatment?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diabetic Neuropathy: There are many ways to treat neuropathy. Most of these revolve around medications designed to provide relief of "nerve pain/numbness". Having excellent blood sugar control can also help prevent the development of neuropathy. You should talk to your doctor and make an informed decision.

Answered 8/11/2013

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Diabetic neuropathy: You probably are developing diabetic neuropathy. Unfortunately we can't do much yet to reverse this. However keeping your blood sugar under the best possible control will help keep it from getting worse as fast. If it begins to be painful there are medications to control that. You also need to start inspecting the skin of your feet every day for sores and red spots. Don't walk barefoot.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends on the cause: Numbness can occur from various reasons. Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, and alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions such as diabetes. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the diagnosis. Treatment is based on the diagnosis.

Answered 3/23/2014

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