Diabetic neuropathyDiabetic neuropathy this damage makes it hard for the nerves to send messages to the brain and other parts of the body. If you have nerve damage you may lose feeling in parts of your body or having a painful sensation, tingling or burning.

Neuropathy most often affects the legs and feet. If you have neuropathy, you may not feel they have a foot ulcer. The sore can become infected, and in severe cases, the foot may have to be an amputee, is cut. People with diabetic neuropathy may continue walking on one foot, joints or bones that have been injured. This can cause a condition known as Charcot foot that causes swelling and instability in the injured foot. You can also make the foot deformed. However, this problem can often be avoided.

If you have diabetes, check your feet every day. If you see swelling, redness and warmth in your foot feels, go see your doctor immediately. These may be signs of Charcot foot. Your doctor also must examine the feet often.

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