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Can Vitamin B12 Supplement Be Taken For Diabetic Neuropathy?

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Question : Will vitamin B 12 help diabetic nerve damage in your feet
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it probably won't unless it's missing

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

lack of vitamin B12 may cause damage to the nerves. If the vitamin is not missing though, then taking it in excess may not help with the neural damage. There are data from studies which suggest that there may be symptomatic improvement in some patients, but there is no clear indication for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.

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Can Vitamin B12 Supplement Be Taken For Diabetic Neuropathy?

Brief Answer: it probably won't unless it's missing Detailed Answer: Hello, lack of vitamin B12 may cause damage to the nerves. If the vitamin is not missing though, then taking it in excess may not help with the neural damage. There are data from studies which suggest that there may be symptomatic improvement in some patients, but there is no clear indication for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Kind Regards!