Over time, high blood sugar can damage nerves, most often in the feet and legs. This is called diabetic neuropathy. It is one of the most common complications of diabetes, so good blood sugar control and foot care matter.
What you might notice
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the feet, sometimes the hands
- Sharp or aching nerve pain, often worse at night
- Loss of feeling, so cuts and blisters go unnoticed
- Weak muscles or changes in the shape of the feet
Protecting your nerves and feet
Keeping blood sugar in your target range, taking prescribed medicines, not smoking, and checking your feet every day are the main steps. See your doctor or podiatrist for regular foot checks.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine as support
At The Tole, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are offered alongside your diabetes care and never in place of it. They aim to ease discomfort and support circulation.
Some small studies suggest acupuncture may reduce nerve pain, but the evidence is limited. We do not claim to reverse nerve damage or lower blood sugar. Please do not change your diabetes medicines on your own.
Acupuncture and herbal treatment at The Tole
At The Tole, treatment combines neuro acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, in the way developed by our founder, Dato’ Leong Hong Tole. Master Tole is the founder of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder, and the treatment is based on his own technique and on the family’s ancestral formulas. His team reviews your history and any medical reports, then recommends acupuncture, herbal preparations, or both. Herbs are prepared for the individual, using natural herbs.
Treatment at The Tole is used together with your medical treatment, to support your recovery. We never ask anyone to stop the care their doctor has advised.
You can walk in during opening hours without an appointment. If you live far away, email your medical reports and we will advise you on herbs and, where suitable, an intensive course of acupuncture. Herbs can be couriered to any country, usually in 3 to 5 working days. See herbs by post.
Please consult before you buy. Before you purchase any TheTole herbs, including TheTole neuro brain powder, we recommend consulting Dato’ Tole or his team first, so that you receive the correct prescription for your condition.
What to expect at your first visit
- Walk in or message us. No appointment is needed during opening hours. You can also send a WhatsApp message first.
- Tell us your story. The Master’s team asks about your symptoms and history, and looks at any reports you bring.
- Agree a plan. They recommend neuro acupuncture, herbal medicine, or both, and explain what to expect.
- Follow up. If you take herbs, we ask you to update us on your progress by email.
Why people choose The Tole
- Founded by Dato’ Master Leong Hong Tole, creator of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder
- A family practice, now in its fourth generation, in Kuala Lumpur since 1992
- Officially opened by the Health Minister on 31 January 1993
- Herbal formulas prepared for each patient, using natural herbs
- Walk-ins welcome, and herbs couriered to any country
Common questions
Can acupuncture reverse diabetic neuropathy?
No treatment has been shown to reverse nerve damage in this way. Some people feel less discomfort with acupuncture, but the evidence is limited.
Can I take herbs with diabetes medicine?
Some herbs can lower blood sugar and may add to your medicines. Please tell us everything you take, check your sugar closely and tell your doctor.
Is acupuncture safe if I have numb feet?
Please tell us about any foot wounds or poor healing. Needle placement is chosen carefully, and we may avoid areas with poor circulation or sores.
See a doctor first if
- Any foot wound, blister, ulcer, or skin that is red, hot or swollen. Please see a doctor promptly
- Very high or very low blood sugar readings, or symptoms of low sugar
- Rapidly worsening numbness or weakness
- Before starting any herb alongside diabetes medicine
Ready to talk to us?
Message us on WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours. No appointment is needed.
Traditional Chinese medicine is offered as a complement to, not a replacement for, medical care. Used together with your doctor’s treatment, it aims to support your recovery. Responses vary from person to person, and no particular result can be promised. Please keep your doctor informed about any herbs or treatments you use.