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Nerve damage/disease related to diabetes in the legs and feet causes decreased sensation, and makes the foot liable to undetected trauma. This can also result in pain, tingling, numbness, and deformity of the foot.
Poor circulation leads to poor wound healing and increased risk of serious infection. In severe cases, doctors may have to amputate toes or feet.