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Im 16 and i know i eat a lot of sugar in a day and i mean a lot.around 5 months ago my foot begins to tingle and i have been feeling like smashing them.is this a nerve damage or diabetes?what should i do?
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The symptoms you described are not specific enough to suspect diabetic neuropathy. I would suggest to see your PCP to rule in or out diabetes through simple blood tests, e.g., fasting blood sugar and glucose tolerance test, if necessary.
Answered 9/4/2022
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