Why do people with diabetic neuropathy need a podiatrist? The biggest risk isn’t pain — it’s the loss of feeling. When you can’t feel an injury… you don’t know it’s happening. Here are the most common complications podiatrists watch for 👇 1️⃣ Ulcers (foot wounds) A small blister → unnoticed → opens → infection. Without sensation, patients often catch wounds too late. 2️⃣ Infections that spread Diabetes weakens the immune system → slower healing → higher risk of serious infection. 3️⃣ Tissue or