1. Tingling sensation in the legs: High blood sugar damages nerves, causing peripheral neuropathy. This leads to numbness in the legs, which worsens over time if untreated.
2. Leg cramps: Poorly controlled blood sugar damages arteries and causes plaque formation, narrowing blood vessels.
3. Itching in the legs: Uncontrolled blood sugar weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of skin infections. Bacterial and fungal infections, such as folliculitis and athlete's foot, cause leg itching.
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