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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)

A type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes, and its potential relationship with metformin use.

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Jan 22, 2026
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IS THERE A PARASITE THAT CAUSES DIABETES

There is no established, generalizable parasite that causes diabetes in humans; large-scale reviews and fact-checkers find associations but not causation, and experts warn that social media claims of ...

Feb 1, 2026
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Are there randomized head‑to‑head trials comparing oral alpha‑lipoic acid monotherapy with pregabalin or duloxetine for painful diabetic neuropathy?

No high‑quality randomized, head‑to‑head trials directly comparing oral alpha‑lipoic acid (ALA) monotherapy with or for (PDN) have been identified in the provided literature; most randomized trials of...

Jan 15, 2026
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Is there a cure for diabetes?

There is not a single, universally accepted cure for “diabetes” today, because diabetes names multiple diseases with different causes and treatments (type 1 and type 2 being the largest categories) . ...

Jan 8, 2026

How should patients manage supplement-prescription interactions when taking neuropathy treatments alongside diabetes drugs like metformin or insulin?

Patients taking metformin or insulin while using supplements for neuropathy should prioritize targeted monitoring, cautious supplementation (especially vitamin B12), and clear communication with presc...

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