Researchers in Taiwan have published a study report that demonstrates the promise of Botox for diabetic foot pain. In the study, patients with foot pain due nerve endings damaged were given an injection of Botulinum type A virus on the top of their feet. There was also a placebo group to compare the difference. In 12 weeks there was a significant decrease in pain for the group taking the Botox injections.

It will probably need more trials before it is approved by the FDA for treating diabetic foot pain in the US.