What it means: Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from high blood sugar).
Why it matters: You might not feel a cut, blister, or pressure sore—leading to severe infection. Plus, autonomic neuropathy can mask heart attack symptoms (like chest pain), making cardiac events harder to detect.
Action: Check feet daily. Report new numbness to your doctor.
🩺 What You Should Do Now (If You Have Diabetes or Heart Risk Factors)
Check your feet daily—look for cuts, redness, swelling, or changes in color/temperature.
Never walk barefoot—even indoors.
Keep blood sugar in target range—this slows nerve and vessel damage.
Ask your doctor about an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test—a simple, painless way to check for PAD.
Control blood pressure and cholesterol—they’re just as important as blood sugar for heart health.
💡 Prevention tip: Walk 30 minutes a day—it improves circulation and insulin sensitivity.
🚨 When to Seek Emergency Care
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