3. Slow-Healing Sores or Ulcers on Feet
What it means: High blood sugar + poor circulation = wounds that won’t heal.
Why it matters: Non-healing ulcers can lead to infection, amputation—and reflect severely compromised circulation linked to heart strain.
Action: Any sore lasting >2 weeks needs urgent medical care.
4. Loss of Hair on Toes, Feet, or Lower Legs
What it means: Reduced blood flow starves hair follicles.
Why it matters: A subtle but reliable sign of chronic poor circulation—often tied to heart and vascular disease.
Action: Mention it at your next checkup—even if you have no other symptoms.
5. Numbness, Tingling, or “Pins and Needles” in Feet
What it means: Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from high blood sugar).
Why it matters: You might not feel a cut, blister, or pressure sore—leading to severe infection. Plus, autonomic neuropathy can mask heart attack symptoms (like chest pain), making cardiac events harder to detect.
Action: Check feet daily. Report new numbness to your doctor.
🩺 What You Should Do Now (If You Have Diabetes or Heart Risk Factors)
