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Diabetes and nerve damage Diabetes can damage the nerves and cause a complication called neuropathy. This generally begins as loss of sensation in the toes, and possibly fingers. Eventually, the neuropathy can move up the person's legs or arms.
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| Review Date: 8/30/2004 12:00:00 AM
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