Diabetes can lead to serious foot complications if not properly managed. Early detection and proper diabetes foot care are necessary to prevent these issues. Causes of diabetic foot issues • Diabetic neuropathy • Problems in blood vessels • Problems in joints and bones Early signs of diabetic foot issues • Diabetic neuropathy – Needle pricking sensation in the feet, numbness, loss of sensation in the feet, wounds on the feet • Blood vessel problems – wounds that don’t heal • Joint problems – infection, muscle weakness