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I am a type 2 diabetic, aged 52. the skin on my feet has shrunk and they have become numb. what should i do?
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Can't reverse it: You have peripheral neuropathy from diabetes. Now keep your sugar controlled as much as possible. Also inspect your feet daily for any injuries that were not felt in feet.
Answered 3/23/2014
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