From the Diabetes Canada news article:
Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications.
Diabetes can cause nerve damage (also known as diabetes peripheral neuropathy – DPN) and poor blood flow or circulation to the legs and feet (also known as peripheral arterial disease – PAD). As a result, people with diabetes are less likely to feel a foot injury, such as a blister or cut. Diabetes can make these injuries more difficult to heal. Unnoticed and untreated, even small foot injuries can quickly become infected, potentially leading to serious complications.
As always, prevention is the best medicine. A good daily foot care routine will help keep your feet healthy.
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