Doctor Explains: 9 Diabetes Warning Signs Hiding in Your Feet

Your feet can be one of the first places your body signals that blood sugar may be running high — often long before a routine test. In this video, Dr. James Oliver calmly walks through 9 warning signs in the feet that are worth knowing, what each one usually means, and one simple daily habit for each. This isn't about fear. Every one of these signs can have ordinary causes, so noticing one is not a diagnosis — it's simply a reason to pay attention and, if it persists, to get a quick, inexpensive blood sugar check. And the good news: when high blood sugar is caught early, it's often very manageable with simple changes. Inside this video: The 9 foot signs: tingling/numbness, night burning, slow-healing wounds, ankle discoloration, stubborn heel cracks, persistent swelling, stabbing nerve pain, always-cold feet, and hair loss on the lower legs What each one usually means and what may be happening underneath A simple daily habit for each A 2-minute nightly foot-care routine Who's at higher risk — and how to lower it What the test and early management actually involve Perfect for adults over 60 who want to stay informed and protect their feet, nerves, and overall health. If this helped, please SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications — new senior health videos every week. Share it with someone who's been brushing off a symptom in their feet. DISCLAIMER: This video is for general education and information only and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. Many of these symptoms have other, common causes. Always see your own doctor to evaluate any symptom that persists, and to order and interpret any blood test. #Diabetes #SeniorHealth #Over60 #BloodSugar #FootHealth #Neuropathy #DiabetesSigns #HealthAfter60 #DrJamesOliver #HealthyAging #SeniorWellness #DiabeticFeet #EarlyDetection #KnowTheSigns #FootCare