Massaging Feet For Type II Diabetes Neuropathy.

I have had Type II Diabetes for several years now. And it is fairly well under control. I also have the beginnings of neuropathy in both feet, especially the left one. And recently I started massaging both of them for a couple of minutes each day.

I have found when my feet are numb or fall asleep, a kneading, squeezing motion seems to work better. So that's what I use.

Could this benefit my feet in the long run? Improve circulation, perhaps? It certainly couldn't do any harm, right?

 

If massaging your feet is helping, by all means keep doing it. Diabetics tend to have poor circulation in their legs and feet.

Vitamin B12 and Alpha Lipolic Acid are good supplements for neuropathy. Soaking your feet in warm water with epsom salt can help as well. If you can find a good source for CBD products, CBD would definitely help too. Do your homework. There a lot of half ass CBD products being sold in Michigan right now.

If you are willing to use cannabis products that contain THC, there are some good strains to choose from. AC/DC has a THC to CBD ratio of around 1 to 3. The STONED feeling is minimal to non-existiant and you should be able to function and go about your day.However finding it in Michigan is difficult. On my side of the state anyway. Other overall good strains for neuropathy would be Acapulco Gold and Blue Dream. Both are easy to find in Michigan in the recreational dispensaries. If pain is keeping you awake, or anything else for that matter, Find some Tahoe OG. Can’t say it’s great for pain, it just puts you to sleep. Or at least that has been my experience with it.

 

I have an electric foot massager, that also heats up. It does wonders for my Neuropathy. I will use it for about 30 to 40 minutes at a time. It helps with sleep as well.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I have this problem too. Definitely keeping the feet warm helps. Wearing socks to bed helps some.

Yes, foot massages are good for you no matter what. Best to have someone do it for you. A reflexologist is a good choice.

 

I have neuropathy in both my feet. For a couple of years now. My neurologist and podiatrist say it's getting better. But it feels about the same.

But foot rubs. My podiatrist recommends them. My family physician says at least twice a day. And my podiatrist recommends rotating my feet, like in a circle. Not just rubs, IOW.

1.) What foot rubbing technique is best? Most people tell me circular motions. But it's hard to do it thru my socks. I prefer to do it thru my socks. And if find a squeezing, kneading motion is easiest and seems to do the most good. Plus I am experimenting with different techniques thru trial and error. My podiatrist said whatever works for you.

2.) And, why does he recommend rotating my feet? What does that do? I told his receptionist to ask him this. And he is going to get back with me. But rotating? It has something do with blood flow, he told me. What is the difference between that and rubs? Which is better? And which should I do more often?

 

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