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Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can happen due to diabetes. Along with a balanced diet, some dietary supplements may help ease diabetic neuropathy symptoms.

Diabetic neuropathy can cause pain and tingling in the hands and feet, digestion problems and trouble with sexual function. Advanced neuropathy in the feet can lead to:

• Loss of feeling.
• Ulcers that don't heal.
• A seriously infected toe, foot or lower leg that may need to be removed with surgery.

Eating a balanced diet is a key part of managing diabetes. Healthy food and drink choices can help keep blood sugar in a healthy range. Keeping blood sugar under control may help prevent diabetic neuropathy and other health concerns linked to diabetes. It also may slow existing nerve damage from getting worse.

Talk with your healthcare professional before you add a supplement to your healthy eating plan. Some supplements may have an effect on or mix poorly with diabetes medicines. Others can lead to kidney damage. Ask your healthcare professional if the following supplements might be right for you.