Tag: diabetic peripheral neuropathy


  • A recent study summarized evidence that antioxidant treatment may be able to combat diabetic neuropathy. While using a holistic approach may sound appealing, so far no self-treatment methods have been proven to be effective in curing the disease or its effects. One of main barriers arises from the fact any supplement taken orally has to…

  • The claims of capsaicin to relieve diabetic neuropathy pain has been reviewed in a recent paper on capsicum (capsaicin) by Krishnapura Srinivasan. Published in the Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, capsicum, which is the pungent alkaloid of red pepper (Capsicum annuum), has been used for centuries due its pain-relieving abilities. Dr. Srinivasan concluded capsaicin has…

  • NeuroMetrix recently introduced the NC-stat DPNCheck, which helps diabetics in the early detection, confirmation, and monitoring of diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN). DPN affects over 50% of people with diabetes and causes significant morbidity including pain, increased risk of falling, and is the primary trigger for diabetic foot ulcers which may require lower extremity amputations. To prevent…