Living with Diabetic Nerve Pain? Glutathione IV Therapy May Help

Most people living with diabetic nerve pain are familiar with the burning, stabbing sensation of neuropathy — painful nerve damage. They also know that finding relief is frustrating and hit-or-miss. 

If this sounds familiar — we have great news in honor of American Diabetes Month. 

IV glutathione is helping countless diabetics get a handle on their neuropathy and live life nearly pain-free. 

Our team of board-certified neurologists at Advanced Medical Care in Queens and Brooklyn, New York, understands your desperate search for pain relief and offers IV glutathione infusions as part of our comprehensive wellness and longevity services. 

Here’s how IV glutathione therapy works and why it might be a game-changer for diabetic nerve pain.

Why does diabetes hurt?

Diabetes causes high blood sugar, which is why you have to watch your diet and check your glucose levels often.

However, diabetes does more than mess with your blood sugar; if you don’t control it, it can cause an avalanche of complications. When your blood sugar spikes, it damages your delicate nerves, and you develop diabetic neuropathy or nerve pain. 

It typically affects the legs and feet, but it can affect any part of your body, leading to pain, numbness, and sometimes loss of function.

What does glutathione have to do with diabetes?

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant your body produces naturally. It’s multitalented and helps protect cells from damage, detoxify the body, and support your immune system, which is why some call it the “master antioxidant.” 

Unfortunately, stress, poor diet, and illness can deplete your body’s natural glutathione levels, and diabetes certainly checks all three of those boxes. 

If you have diabetes, maintaining adequate glutathione levels is critical because oxidative stress can exacerbate complications like neuropathy.

How glutathione IV therapy treats diabetes symptoms

During your glutathione IV therapy session at Advanced Medical Care, we administer glutathione directly into your bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) drip. This method ensures higher absorption rates than oral supplements, which your digestive tract needs to break down.

The process usually takes about 30-60 minutes, and there are minimal side effects.

The best part is that glutathione IV therapy has multiple benefits that spell good news for diabetes management.

Glutathione reduces oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is one of the culprits responsible for the development and progression of diabetic neuropathy. Glutathione’s antioxidant properties neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and protecting your nerve cells from further damage.

Glutathione helps your cells repair themselves

Glutathione helps your body repair itself, including damaged nerve cells. Healthy nerves mean less nerve pain. 

Glutathione detoxifies you

Glutathione removes toxins and heavy metals. A cleaner internal environment can improve your overall health and potentially lessen the severity of diabetic neuropathy symptoms.

Glutathione alleviates pain

What’s the number one cause of pain? Inflammation.

Glutathione alleviates pain with potent anti-inflammatory properties that tackle inflammation and decrease the hypersensitivity of your nerve endings. 

If you have diabetic neuropathy, there’s hope in glutathione IV therapy. Call Advanced Medical Care, or book online to schedule a consultation with our expert neurologists and discover whether glutathione IV therapy is right for you.