Jun 26, 2024, 07:05 PM IST

Diabetes: Warning signs of high blood sugar in legs, feet 

Jaisal Kaur

Here are warning signs of high blood sugar that appear in legs and feet.

Diabetes can cause foot ulcers, which are open sores that are slow to heal.

 Diabetes can cause nerve damage, causing signs in legs like tingling, numbness, burning sensations, and loss of sensation. 

​​Patients with Restless Leg Syndrome feel uncomfortable and weird sensations in their legs. 

Diabetes can harm blood vessels, leading to poor circulation in the legs. 

Diabetes can alter the appearance of legs, such as dryness, cracking, and fungal or bacterial infections.

Also called diabetic foot deformity, this  can cause fractures and redness in the feet due to weak bones. 

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