Diabetic Neuropathy: Specialized Care at Unika Medical
For many people living with diabetes, nerve pain, tingling, or numbness becomes part of daily life. This complication, known as diabetic neuropathy, can limit mobility, disrupt sleep, and reduce overall quality of life. At Unika Medical Centre in Thornhill, we recognize the challenges these symptoms can pose — and we provide advanced, supportive care tailored to each patient in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Our role is not to replace your family physician, endocrinologist and neurologist, but to complement their ongoing care. We focus on reducing pain, improving sensation, and enhancing daily comfort through safe and innovative therapies.
Understanding Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common type of nerve damage linked with diabetes. It usually affects the feet, causing burning and numbness. As the condition progresses, it can increase the risk of falls, foot ulcers, or unnoticed injuries.
Research shows that more than half of people with long-term diabetes will experience some form of peripheral neuropathy (Diabetes Canada). For many patients, traditional options like medication or lifestyle advice alone do not provide enough relief.
Our Approach to Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment
At Unika Medical, we’ve developed a distinctive method for managing diabetic neuropathy that integrates advanced therapies with a proprietary combination of topical treatment and adjuvants. While we remain intentionally discreet about the specifics of this protocol, it is designed to:
- Enhance comfort by addressing localized nerve pain.
- Support nerve function using carefully selected complementary additives.
- Work alongside existing medical care, rather than replacing it.
Patients across the GTA come to us because we provide an option that goes beyond standard pharmacological management, offering hope where conventional treatments may have left gaps.
The Link Between Diabetes & Neuropathy
The relationship between diabetes and neuropathy is well established:
- High blood sugar damages nerves and blood vessels over time, leading to pain and sensory loss (Mayo Clinic).
- Peripheral nerves — especially those in the feet and legs — are particularly vulnerable.
- Lifestyle and metabolic health can either worsen or help slow down progression.
Our treatments are not a cure, but they are designed to improve comfort and quality of life so patients can better manage the daily realities of living with diabetes.
What Makes Unika Medical Different?
Unlike other pain clinics that may take a one-size-fits-all approach, we:
- Use of a proprietary topical formulation and adjuvant therapy is unique to Unika Medical.
- Maintain specialized and confidential protocols, ensuring our patients receive care that cannot be easily replicated elsewhere.
- Combine innovation with a patient-centered philosophy, so each person’s plan reflects their unique needs.
Provide care in a convenient GTA location, making advanced diabetic neuropathy support accessible to the community.
Benefits of Our Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment
Patients who visit our North York clinic commonly report:
- Reduction in burning pain.
- Improved sensation.
- Greater comfort while walking or standing.
- Better sleep due to reduced nighttime nerve pain.
- A renewed sense of confidence in day-to-day life.
Every outcome is individualized, but our focus remains consistent: helping patients feel and function better.
FAQs: Diabetic Neuropathy and Our Approach
It’s nerve damage caused by diabetes, often affecting the feet. Symptoms include numbness, burning, tingling, and other unpleasant feelings.
Diabetic neuropathy is a broad term for nerve damage caused by diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy refers to nerve problems in the extremities (hands and feet) caused by a multitude of factors.
We use a proprietary topical treatment combined with carefully selected adjuvants. This approach is designed to complement, not replace, your family doctor, endocrinologist or neurologist.
Yes. Our therapies are developed with safety and patient comfort as priorities. Treatments are non-invasive and tailored to each individual.
No — there is currently no cure. However, our treatment aims to reduce pain, improve sensation, and enhance quality of life.
Individuals experiencing symptoms of diabetes and peripheral neuropathy are welcome to book a consultation at our clinic. Patients outside the GTA are also welcome, provided they are willing to travel.
Commitment to the Community
At Unika Medical Centre, we are proud to offer patients a unique, proprietary option for managing diabetic neuropathy. Our goal is to alleviate suffering, restore comfort, and empower people with diabetes to feel more in control of their daily lives.
If you or a loved one is struggling with nerve pain, tingling, or numbness, reach out today to book your consultation.
Our Specialists
Dr. Michael Gofeld
Expert in Chronic Pain Management
