Although we take them for granted, our feet are a very important part of our body. They are there for walking running and balance. Without them, even standing up would be hard to do. If you have diabetes, you are more likely to develop foot problems. These can be prevented, mainly by maintaining healthy blood glucose and blood pressure levels, taking good care of your feet everyday and working closely with your doctor if you have a foot problem. Of all the problems that can arise from diabetes, serious foot conditions resulting in amputation are the easiest to prevent.
How can damage to my nerves cause foot problems? Your nerves perform many functions, one of the most important being to give you feeling to protect you from getting injured. People with diabetes sometimes develop nerve damage to the feet or your entire foot or a part of it, can become numb or insensitive to pain.