One side affect of prolonged high blood sugar is diabetic neuropathy. This is damage to nerves in your extremities. You may not feel heat, cold, or pain in affected areas. If you also suffer from poor blood circulation, any injuries will heal much more slowly, and give them a chance to develop infection. 1. Make sure to wear shoes that fit you at all times. Poor fitting shoes can lead to blisters. If you don’t feel a blister, it could get infected and develop into something much worse. 2. Check your feet daily for cuts, scrapes, and other abrasions. 3. … Continue reading →