03/01/2026
Most people with diabetes don’t realize this…
60–70% of diabetics have nerve damage in their feet.
It’s called diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
That tingling.
That numbness.
That burning at night.
It’s not “just getting older.”
It’s not “just part of diabetes.”
Here’s the hard truth 👇
Diabetic nerve damage is the #1 cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations in the United States.
• Nearly 54,000 amputations happen every year.
• And here’s the part that should make you stop scrolling…
👉 75% of them are preventable.
Let that sink in.
Three out of four people could have avoided it.
Ignoring numb feet is like ignoring smoke in your kitchen. You might not see flames yet… but something’s burning.
Check your feet.
Control your blood sugar.
Take nerve symptoms seriously.
Your feet carry you through life.
Treat them that way.
Call Dr Cordima today
