What is the best treatment for diabetic neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common (and frustrating) complications of diabetes — but there are ways to manage it effectively and slow its progression.

Here’s what works best:

• Blood sugar control – This is the foundation. Keeping levels steady protects your nerves.
• Medications – Like gabapentin, pregabalin, or duloxetine for nerve pain relief
• Topical creams – Capsaicin or lidocaine patches for localized pain
• Physical therapy – To maintain strength, balance, and avoid injury
• Spinal cord stimulation – A more advanced option that can offer lasting relief
• Nutritional support – B vitamins and alpha-lipoic acid may help nerve health

We take a comprehensive approach at Medici, combining lifestyle, medical, and interventional therapies to help patients feel like themselves again — even with diabetic neuropathy.