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A member asked:

I have had numbness on both my big toes and dry skin for the past 4 days. is this diabetic neuropathy?

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Can be multiple : If you donot have long time history of DM then it is unlikely to be diabetic neuropathy,you need to see your PCP to make sure there is no other reason for this .

Dr Hegab and 10 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2019

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