Are there any other treatments for diabetic neuropathy?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Aerobic exercise and sensorimotor training to improve motor control (balance, posture, etc.) can relieve some of the signs and symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.[1] Furthermore, low-frequency electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (also known as neuromodulation therapy) can reduce pain associated with diabetic neuropathies.[2][3] However, more high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to draw conclusions about the efficacy and safety of neuromodulation therapy.

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