Diabetes leg numbness should never be ignored.  In fact, any type of numbness found in diabetes should be brought to the attention of your doctor as soon as possible, as they could be a sign of nerve damage or other serious conditions. Diabetes leg numbness is often a sign of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common type of neuropathy found in diabetes. It usually begins in the hands and feet and moves inward to the arms and legs. If peripheral neuropathy is the cause of your diabetes leg numbness, than there is a good possibility of it progressing further if proper care is not given. If ignored, after some time amputation could be the only treatment option left.

Another condition which may cause diabetes leg numbness is peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This condition is caused by poor circulation. One helpful article on Forecast.Diabetes.org may help you to tell …