Improving Diabetic Neuropathy and Circulation in Your Feet

A: If your legs and feet hurt daily, you may have diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage that occurs over time from high blood sugar levels. Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include pain, numbness and tingling – all of which you may be associating with poor circulation.  

The best way to decrease your pain – whether from poor circulation or diabetic neuropathy – is to bring your blood sugar levels under control and take care of your feet. As your blood sugar levels become closer to normal, the pain in your legs and feet may gradually decrease. Be sure to get your feet examined at least annually, or more frequently, if needed, by a foot doctor. You should also check your feet daily for blisters, ulcers, sores or any other changes. Use a mirror to examine them thoroughly – top, bottom and sides. Report anything out of the ordinary to your doctor.