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Having diabetes means a person is at greater risk of developing problems with their feet. This is because an increase in blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can impair sensation in the legs and affect circulation, which can lead to reduced blood supply to the legs.
Reporting from the Express, Tuesday (15/6) without a good blood supply, a person has problems with wounds and wound healing, they may also experience cramps and pain in the legs. If not treated promptly, this condition can lead to foot ulcers, infection and, at worst, amputation.
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According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nerve damage can cause unilateral foot drop, a complication in which the foot cannot be lifted. This occurs as a result of damage to the peroneal nerve of the foot from compression or vascular disease.
The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve, which supplies movement and sensation to the lower leg, foot and toes. According to the Mayo Clinic, treatment for foot drop depends on the cause. If the cause is successfully treated, foot drop may improve or even disappear.
In the case of type 2 diabetes, stabilizing blood sugar levels will be an integral part of this effort. Other unusual signs of high blood sugar found in the feet include dry and cracked skin, reduced touch sensation in the feet, instability and feeling or walking on cotton.
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In addition, calf pain is triggered by walking, the presence of deformities of the toes and the formation of skin callus to skin ulceration and gangrene of the feet. Lifestyle changes are usually recommended to lower blood sugar levels to keep the risk of diabetes at bay.
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