One woman realized she just forgot to notice it. If you find a comfortable spot, don't move. If you need anything, ask someone else to get it for you. Braces, like those for carpal tunnel, are inexpensive at drug stores. Park closer to stores after obtaining a handicapped license tag for the car.
Smoking cigarettes seems to make it worse as well.
Inspect your hands and feet often for small cuts, signs of infection, blisters, etc. You may not have even felt the damaging event. Typing is easier than writing when neuropathy affects the hands. Even with all the tricks, you may need to stop, rest, and elevate your feet periodically for relief. It is possible to get a job-related disability, either short term or long term, based upon severity of neuropathy.