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Loss Of Foot Sensation Among Diabetics Linked To Stroke, Heart Disease

Loss Of Foot Sensation Among Diabetics Linked To Stroke, Heart Disease

UK researchers discovered that loss of sensation in the feet among diabetes patients may be linked to the development of cardiovascular disease. It may even be a predictor of stroke or heart attack. The findings are published in the leading cardiovascular journal in the UK, Heart. Loss of sensation in the feet, known as peripheral neuropathy, occurs when diabetics fail to control blood sugar levels, which can cause