If you have diabetes, Halloween can be a very challenging holiday. There’s candy in every grocery store and drug store. And you’ll likely bring quite a lot home, either to give to trick or treaters, or after your children’s own trick or treating on October 31.

Hopefully you won’t be stubbing your toe anytime soon, but if you do, here are some signs of more serious injuries that you should keep an eye on.

People with neuropathy often have numbness or tingling in their fingers or toes that can lead to serious pain. Untreated neuropathy can end up in permanent nerve damage.

There are two main reasons that work together to create a painful reaction when you stub your toe:

Since April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, we wanted to discuss a few other things your feet can tell you about your health.  If you have any of the following issues, it’s time to give your podiatrist a call.