Know what to watch for to aid your feet.
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These early warning signs can tell you if diabetes is damaging the health of your feet.

1) Chronic high blood sugar levels in the blood stream can affect and damage the nerves and blood vessels in the DISTAL parts of the body – meaning your hands and feet. The Centers For Disease Control says that approximately 50% of all diabetics will experience diabetes-related nerve damage.

2) Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet are some of the most common early warning signs of diabetes-related nerve damage. There can also be a burning sensation in your legs, and some diabetics report muscle weakness or increased difficulty in walking. You may also experience some of these symptoms in your arms, hands, and fingers.

3) Chronic high blood sugar can cause your blood to become more viscous than normal, which can make it more difficult for your body to move blood through the smaller blood vessels which lead to the hair follicles on your feet. Over time, this can cause those hair follicles on the feet to die.

4) Reduced blood flow to the feet due to diabetes, or PAD, can delay healing of wounds on the feet. And areas of the body with poor circulation are more difficult to effectively treat with antibiotics. So slow healing wounds are a sign of diabetes damage in your feet. It can also cause a loss of sensation, which will make it more difficult to notice wounds on the bottom of the feet.

5) It is extremely important to check your feet every day. Look and feel all around your feet for any cuts, sores, or blisters. Doctors also recommend that you use a mirror to get a good look at the bottom of your feet. If you do notice any break in the skin barrier, treat it with topical antiseptics to prevent infection, and keep your feet clean and dry by washing them daily.