i am just wondering if there are any other options out there for me..i am controlling my type 3 diabetes, but about a month ago, my left foot started to become so painful and swollen, it even hurts to lie down at night after work...i am taking neurotin for the neuropathy but it is not helping...my dr says that there is nothing he can do,but is there? i really need to keep working..

Dear Charissa
I think that you should see a Podiatrist right away for an evaluation. Unfortunately, diabetic patients can develop a "charcot foot" where the midfoot collapses and predisposes the patient to developing ulcerations. The pain may be due to a sprain or strain or in may be due to something more serious. Don't delay, seek attention right away.

Good-luck and thank-you for contacting foot.com,
SBarlizo, DPM, C Ped
foot.com expert

Hi.....I've never heard of Type 3 diabetes. If you can tell me a little more about it, I may be able to make a suggestion or two.

I found this at http://diabetes.about.com:

Type 3 Diabetes?
Scientists say they may have discovered a previously unknown form of diabetes, after finding the brain produces insulin as well as the pancreas. Unlike other types of diabetes, the form - dubbed type 3 by the US Brown Medical School team - is not thought to affect blood sugar. Type 3 affects brain insulin levels, and appears to be linked with Alzheimer's disease.

Hope this helps!