Gumitic medicine is made in the form of soft capsules, with the main ingredient being alpha lipoic acid. It is used in the treatment of sensory disturbances caused by diabetic polyneuropathy.

Falls are a major health event for older adults, leading to disability and even death. Major risk factors associated with falls include hypertension, diabetes, pain, and multiple medical conditions. Older adults with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of falling than healthy people of the same age.