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What Causes Tender Feet In When Having Diabetes?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jan 2014
Question: I have diabetes, and my big problem is VERY sore tender feey, can only work, walk about twenty mins, before need to sit down a short while.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Probably diabetic neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. With a 6 year history of diabetes and symptoms of very sore tender feet you might have developed a condition known as diabetic neuropathy. The high levels of sugar in blood damage the nerves in the body, often starting in the legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, your symptoms may range from pain and numbness in your extremities to problems with your digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart. In some people, the symptoms are mild; while in others it can get very painful and disabling. A very cautious blood sugar level monitoring and good fitness schedule can delay the progress of diabetic neuropathy. Please visit your doctor regularly and discuss your problem in details. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek
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What Causes Tender Feet In When Having Diabetes?

Brief Answer: Probably diabetic neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. With a 6 year history of diabetes and symptoms of very sore tender feet you might have developed a condition known as diabetic neuropathy. The high levels of sugar in blood damage the nerves in the body, often starting in the legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, your symptoms may range from pain and numbness in your extremities to problems with your digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart. In some people, the symptoms are mild; while in others it can get very painful and disabling. A very cautious blood sugar level monitoring and good fitness schedule can delay the progress of diabetic neuropathy. Please visit your doctor regularly and discuss your problem in details. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek