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I recently posted that Diabetes Forum contributors had helped me manage my diabetuc neuropathy symptoms. Unfortunately, the joy I expressed may have been premature. The unpleasant symptoms are slowly worsening and further nerve conduction tests are booked in May.
Last night, I came across the 1993 placebo-controlled, double-blind study of Keen et al (Diabetes Care. 1993 Jan;16(1):8-15) looking at the efficacy of 480 mg/day gamma linoleic acid in treating neuropathy symptoms in 111 patients. They found that it was effective and the differences between the parameters measured were statistiscally significant. Furthermore, the treatment was more effective in people (like me) with relatively well controlled blood glucose. Do any of you have anything to report on their experiences with linoleic acid - benefits, long-term/short-term side effects, dosage, availability on prescription etc. Thanks in advance.
John
I recently posted that Diabetes Forum contributors had helped me manage my diabetuc neuropathy symptoms. Unfortunately, the joy I expressed may have been premature. The unpleasant symptoms are slowly worsening and further nerve conduction tests are booked in May.
Last night, I came across the 1993 placebo-controlled, double-blind study of Keen et al (Diabetes Care. 1993 Jan;16(1):8-15) looking at the efficacy of 480 mg/day gamma linoleic acid in treating neuropathy symptoms in 111 patients. They found that it was effective and the differences between the parameters measured were statistiscally significant. Furthermore, the treatment was more effective in people (like me) with relatively well controlled blood glucose. Do any of you have anything to report on their experiences with linoleic acid - benefits, long-term/short-term side effects, dosage, availability on prescription etc. Thanks in advance.
John