Your feet as a “blood sugar gauge” – beware of diabetes if you frequently experience these 12 symptoms.
Your feet can reveal a lot about your health – especially about your blood sugar levels. Diabetes often develops gradually, and many early warning signs appear in the feet long before a diagnosis is made.
Because nerves and blood vessels in the feet are very sensitive, any change in blood sugar levels can trigger noticeable symptoms.
Here are 12 signs related to the feet that may indicate high blood sugar levels or the onset of diabetes.
1. Tingling or “ant crawling” sensation
High blood sugar levels can damage nerves, especially in the feet.
Frequent tingling, buzzing, or mild electrical sensations can be signs of diabetic neuropathy.
