Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

How does diabetes cause people to lose their foot? What is the relationship between a person having diabetes and the problems I see them having with their feet? My neighbor is constantly in the hospital for her foot because of her diabetes, why?
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Hello,

Welcome to Science Buddies! Our Ask an Expert forums are designed to answer questions to help students doing science fair projects. Were you interested in doing a project related to diabetes?

It is good that you would like to understand the science behind your neighbor's problems with her feet. A quick internet search for "diabetes and foot problems" will help you find more information. Here is a link to the American Diabetes Association website to help you get started: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-dia ... lications/

Heather