Alpha-Lipoic Acid (Lipoic Acid) At least 20% of diabetic patients develop a type of nerve damage that may result in pain, loss of sensation, and weakness, particularly in the lower extremities. Peripheral neuropathy (damaged nerves outside the brain and spinal cord) is also a leading cause of lower limb amputation in diabetic patients! Several controlled trials indicate that maintaining blood glucose at near normal levels... Read More