Diabetic neuropathy is common and cannot be reversed. However, you can control it in a number of ways. Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are another type of antidepressant that can help relieve nerve pain and have fewer side effects. The ADA recommends duloxetine (Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle) as a first treatment.
Another one that can be used is venlafaxine (Effexor XR). Possible side effects include nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, decreased appetite, and constipation. All forms of diabetic neuropathy can be controlled and even reversed by controlling diabetes, which means monitoring and controlling blood sugar, reducing triglycerides and maintaining a healthy weight. The diagnosis of diabetic neuropathies is based on history, clinical tests and complementary laboratory tests.
Diabetic neuropathy is a lifestyle-related condition, which means you have the power to prevent, control, and even reverse it.
