The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine whether targeted nutritional changes can improve symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy. Impaired blood flow to peripheral nerves-resulting in reduced oxygen delivery and subsequent nerve injury-is a well-established contributor to neuropathy. Prior studies have shown that a whole-food, plant-based diet without added oils can improve or even reverse arterial disease, suggesting a potential mechanism for enhancing nerve perfusion and function. This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing a whole-food, plant-based diet with standard pharmacologic management for painful diabetic neuropathy.
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Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Timeframe: 2 months
Average pain on Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Timeframe: 2 months
≥50% improvement of pain
Timeframe: 2 months
≥75% improvement of pain
Timeframe: 2 months