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Hello @catwoman50, Welcome to Connect. I'm not diabetic but have been in the pre-diabetes category for most of my adult life and have suspected it may be partially the reason why I have neuropathy although I have been diagnosed (sort of) with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy. I don't have any pain but do have the numbness and some tingling which does cause me to have balance problems. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a YouTube channel with a few webinars on diabetic neuropathy and foot and balance problems. They are great for learning more about the condition. Here's a link to the videos - https://www.youtube.com/@foundationforperipheralneu4122/search,
There are also quite a few discussions on diabetic neuropathy what helps where you can learn what others have shared - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/
Have you tried any exercise or therapy to help with the balance related issues?
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@johnbishop I have not had my feet analysed medically - they have had a diabetic scan for the pulse and they say they can hear a pulse OK there - itis the way it has effected my walking the really up sets me as I love long walks and I cycled too - my walks were also effected with Osteoarthritis in my knees - I feel when stood still like my feet are like a rocker and I can sway forward - I do exercises for my Ankles and toe ones as at first I thought it was due to blood circulation or lack of due to Mobility issues - but still have a Numb feeling in toes - will look at those videos - Thank You john