One of the most serious complications that come about from diabetes is the nerve damage that results from years of high amounts of glucose in the blood. Diabetes sensation loss often leads to further complications because the diabetic is unable to tell if they are injured. Most often, diabetes sensation loss begins in the feet. This is why it is recommended that diabetics never go about barefoot and avoid being around sharp objects. Diabetics should also inspect their feet daily in case a wound or cut goes unnoticed.  This sensation loss can also affect the person’s ability to sense the way that they are walking, so trips and falls are common in cases of diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage.

If an injury occurs in diabetic neuropathy, it increases the likelihood that an ulcer may form. Gangrene or death of skin tissue may also occur, according to LiveStrong.com. If an injury …