53 Year Old Diabetic with Persistent Low Back Pain: What Therapy Options Are Available?

Ans: Reducing weight alone does not help in controlling diabetes.
Appropriate diet, good physical activity along with optimal medications will help to control the Blood sugar.
Pain in the left hand needs attention
This, could be due to Cervical spinal issues or any cardiac issues too. Please consult your Physician

Ans: Hello. I'm sorry I do not recall your earlier question. However, if you have muscle and joint pains on a regular basis, it would be best to have it evaluated by a physician. Almost no form of pain is normal. You may have a problem any of the following areas, back muscles/ spine, vitamins, thyroid, hemoglobin, any auto immune condition etc. Please see a physician and get evaluated.

Ans: Have you put on weight in the recent months?
Calcaneal spur is one condition which surfaces as pain in the heels more soon after waking up and put the foot on the ground.
Check your weight to be in the ideal frame. Work out your calf muscles through physiotherapy

Ans: Hello Anonymous,
HbA1c of 6.8 is on the higher side. Ideally you should aim to get it below 6.
Have you consulted a nutritionist? Are you doing some form of yoga especially the pranayama part 4-5 times a week atleast?
With nutrition care and breathwork if your Hba1c can be lowered then your leg pain should also improve.
Also have you visited a physiotherapist for your knee pain? Have you done an x-ray? I need to know some more information to be able to guide you.
Usually physiotherapy can help. They may do techniques like Ultrasound, mobilisation, taping and some specific exercises which can help you. So if you have not already please do visit a physiotherapist for your knee pain.
As a home remedy you could also try massaging your knees gently with some warm ghee or sesame oil.
All the best!