You’ve done the work—taken medications, adjusted your diet, and fought hard for excellent A1C numbers—yet the pain keeps coming back. Meanwhile, your doctors congratulate you on your glucose control while you silently wonder, “Why am I still suffering?”
Nearly one in three people with diabetes battle relentless burning, stabbing, or tingling in their feet and legs. Here’s the part most patients don’t realize: diabetes can hit your nerves in two ways.
- Metabolic damage from high blood sugar weakens the nerves.
- Mechanical compression from swollen nerves in tight spaces physically strangles them, cutting off blood flow and nutrients.
Picture trying to pull a thick, soggy rope through a narrow pipe. The rope doesn’t just stick—it frays under pressure. That’s what your nerves endure inside the tunnels of your legs and feet.
Why Blood Sugar Control Isn’t Always Enough
Glucose management is critical, but it’s only half the battle. If nerve compression is the missing piece, no medication or diet tweak will make the pain vanish.
This is where Dr. Eric H. Williams, peripheral nerve surgeon at the Dellon Institute in Baltimore, steps in. In his guide to surgical nerve decompression in patients with diabetic neuropathy, you'll discover:
- The simple bedside test that indicates surgical success
- Which compression points affect you most
- Why medications may actually delay your recovery
- The research that supports this proactive treatment approach
Request Your Free Guide
Don’t settle for half the story. Request your complimentary download of What If Your Neuropathy Diagnosis Is Only Half the Story? today—and learn how to take back control from diabetic nerve pain.