• By

    Laurel Kelly

    Consumer Health Tips: Diabetes and your feet

a close-up of two feet, one on the floor and the other held in the person's hands

Be on the lookout for foot problems with diabetes
Some long-term problems from diabetes, such as nerve damage and narrowed arteries in your legs, make foot injuries or infections more likely. Learn what to watch for if you have diabetes.

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