Neuropathy: Neuropathy is a pathological change in the nerve tissue; related to poor glucose control, ischemic lesions of nerves, and chemical changes in peripheral nerve cells. Almost 30% of individuals that have diabetes over age 40 have impaired sensation in at least on area of the foot. Also, people who have had diabetes for 25 years or more are more like to develop neuropathies. People who develop diabetes may have foot problems; which are one of the most commonly seen problems in diabetics. However, foot problems are associated with neuropathies and inadequate blood flow, or may have both. When the neurological functioning is impaired blood flow can still be adequate, the foot is warm and pink with palpable pulses but they may lack
