become particularly noticeable during walking because pressure is repeatedly placed on the feet.
### Why loss of sensation matters
Reduced sensation can make it harder to notice:
* blisters
* cuts
* pressure points
* poorly fitting shoes
* burns
* small injuries.
A person may continue walking on an injured foot without realizing that the skin has been damaged.
Diabetes-related nerve damage, combined with reduced blood flow in some people, can increase the likelihood that foot wounds become infected or difficult to heal.
Persistent numbness should therefore not simply be ignored.
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