Lesser-known foot symptom that could be sign of diabetes

NewsHealthDiabetesMany people have diabetes without a diagnosis08:00, 02 Aug 2026Medical professionals have highlighted a less well-known diabetes symptom that may affect your feet.‌The NHS explains that peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves in the body's extremities become damaged - with diabetes being the leading cause. Therefore, if you're noticing numbness in your feet - or hands, arms, or legs - it might be an indicator of diabetes. Neuropathy can also result from other medical conditions and particular medications.‌Sometimes, no cause can be determined and this is referred to as idiopathic neuropathy.‌Peripheral neuropathy resulting from either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is known as diabetic polyneuropathy. It's likely caused by elevated blood sugar levels damaging the sma