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Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can happen if you have diabetes. This condition can cause pain and tingling in the hands and feet, digestion problems, and sexual problems. Advanced neuropathy in the feet can lead to:

• Loss of feeling
• Ulcers that don't heal
• A need to remove (amputate) your toe, foot or lower leg

Eating a healthy diet is an important part of managing your diabetes, and it may help prevent diabetic neuropathy and other complications. Keeping your blood sugar under control may help slow the progression of nerve damage.

Dietary supplements may help reduce diabetic neuropathy symptoms, but more research is needed. Talk with your doctor before taking a dietary supplement. Some may interfere with certain diabetes medications, and some can increase the risk of kidney problems.