Lifestyle overhaul may ease diabetic nerve pain
NCT ID NCT01565317
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a 12-week intensive lifestyle program focused on weight loss and diabetes control could improve diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common nerve complication. Fifty adults with diabetes and a BMI between 30 and 45 took part. The program included diet, exercise, and behavioral support. Researchers measured nerve function using a device that checks the sural nerve.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lifestyle modification program (diet, exercise, behavioral support)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that intensive lifestyle changes and weight loss can help manage or improve diabetic nerve damage.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to everyone with diabetes, and lifestyle changes can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Locations
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States