Brief Answer: It is probably diabetic neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this burning sensation. This is clearly a symptom of peripheral neuropathy and because of your diabetes history, it would be termed diabetic neuropathy. Medications, exercise and good blood sugar control help prevent the onset of neuropathy associated with diabetes bur does not entirely eliminates the risk. Even without diabetes, peripheral neuropathy is common as we age. Look out to see if you have any other symptoms like sensation of moving ants, pins, nails, numbness, etc which are other manifestation of the same disease. A torn meniscus will not cause this problem. A torn meniscus will present with difficulties moving and maintaining your balance and not a burning sensation. The pain associated with a torn meniscus is XXXXXXX pain and not a burning sensation. Burning sensation is characteristic of a nerve problem. I will advice that you start taking particular attention of your limbs. This is because a minor infection might go unnoticed and become a huge problem when discovered later. Get comfortable foot wear, regular inspection of your feet and always avoid letting them go dry. If these burning become very concerning, please talk to your doctors.. we have medications that can help relief this problem. In all, would be ore likely associated with diabetes than a torn meniscus. We have drugs for this if it is very disturbing to you. Take great care of your feet. I hope this addresses your query fully. Please, feel free to ask for clarifications and more information if need be. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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