What is neuropathy and how does that affect a diabetic?
Neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves. The early warning signs might be burning, tingling, numbness or even feeling as if bugs or insects are crawling on the leg or foot. It affects diabetics with symptoms that interfere with their quality of life, like burning pain at night. Or it might cause them to have insensitivity or a loss of a warning when a shoe is too tight or rubs a sore spot on their foot. It is unfortunate that many times the patient has no sign or warning at all.
