Pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP or P-5-P) is considered the most metabolically active coenzyme and supplement of vitamin B6, and the most bioavailable form of this vitamin.
Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pain and weakness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Problems may also occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. An estimated 50 percent of those with diabetes have some…
Sometimes neuropathy can trigger a cascade of diabetes related complications, such as Charcot’s foot (Charcot’s joint). This disorder usually affects weight-bearing joints, such as the ankles. The key to treating Charcot’s foot involves keeping weight off the joint and wearing special footwear.…
Researchers have discovered that the potent antioxidant, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, may be an effective treatment for a common complication of diabetes, known as diabetic neuropathy, which develops when high blood sugar levels damage delicate nerve endings. It may also help control blood sugar…
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is an essential protector of every cell, especially those of our nervous system. It is the main source of choline, which in turn is essential to the formation of acetylcholine, one of our most important neurotransmitters. (Nerve Pain, Diabetes Nutrition,…
Vitamin B-12, alpha-lipoic acid, essential fatty acids from fish oil, acetyl-L-carnitine, lecithin, and phosphatidyl choline have been shown to be of benefit to those suffering with diabetic neuropathies and appear to significantly relieve the pain. (Nerve Pain, Idiopathic Polyneuropathy, Neuropathy Treatment, Phosphatidylcholine)
Many diabetics have low blood levels of B6. Levels are even lower in diabetics with nerve damage. Supplementation with Vitamins B6 and B12, including a form of B12 called methylcobalamin, play an important role in the prevention and treatment of many forms…
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder that causes the patient to produce tremendous quantities of urine. The massively increased urine output is usually accompanied by intense thirst. (Diabetic Symptom, Diabetes Information )
Diabetes related nerve damage can cause mild to severe digestive problems. Neuropathy most commonly affects the arms and legs, but for around half of those who have diabetes, the digestive system is the affected area. Signs, symptoms and dietary solutions are discussed.…
Smoking may increase the risk of developing diabetes, according to new research by investigators at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. The surprising finding emerged when researchers examined the relationship between smoking and diabetes among participants in a major national…