Hello Randy @rzobeck1, Welcome to Connect. I shared my neuropathy journey in another discussion here along with many other members - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/. Good for you on cutting back on sugar. It's a good start for eating healthier. I wished I would have paid attention to sugar intake earlier in my life as I was always labelled a prediabetic also and my doctors didn't mention the metabolic syndrome and it's connection with neuropathy. Here are a few references if you want to learn more about it.

-- The Metabolic Syndrome and Neuropathy: Therapeutic Challenges and Opportunities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3881591/
-- Metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for neurological disorders
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21997383/
Another good site for learning more about neuropathy and what helps is the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

While you wait for other members to share, I thought you might like to scan through the discussions and comments from members on "neuropathy what helps". Here's a link to the search results - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=neuropathy+what+helps

What neuropathy symptoms bother you the most?

Hi,
Cutting down on sugar is best and not going head first into sugar substitutes as many contain Aspertame. Also consider that most manufactured off the shelf foods contain sugar, sugar substitutes or salt, I prefer to stick with raw and fresh foods with anything else in moderation, if I must. Drinking water not sodas or natural juices, all loaded with added or natural sugars far beyond any normal requirement. A glass of natural orange juice contains around 6 squeezed oranges, you're better to peeling an orange.
You get used to reading labels and understanding the jargon, then putting it back on the shelf.
Cheers

Hi Randy. The adjustments I've made in the past few years relate to keeping safe and maintaining a positive attitude. I have both sensory and motor PN which lends itself to poor balance. Adjustments such as using a cane when needed and I fought the idea of using one for quite some time. I also cut back on sugar intake to the point I've lost 10 lbs since September (intentional) just by reducing sugar. I have increased my hours of sleep each night, rest is good for PN. I was always a person on the go and now, I don't push it. In my mid 70's, I try to make sure I don't burn up too much energy in the morning hours, so I have energy later into the day as well. Best to you!