But, you can prevent further damage by aggressively controlling your blood sugar levels by using diabetes test strips and glucose control solution. You have had diabetes for more than 10 years, even if you were recently diagnosed. You have not controlled your blood sugar levels during this time. Have you asked yourself, "why are my toes numb?" Many people diagnosed with diabetes and others who have not been diagnosed come to a point when they ask, "why are my toes numb?" The loss of sensation in toes is proof that you have suffered diabetes nerve damage. There is not evidence that a person can reverse nerve damage once it has happened.

You will loose sensation in your fingers, hands, and arms unless you quickly bring down your blood sugar levels and keep them down to normal levels as defined by your doctor. If you your toes are numb it could means several things.

Diabetes Nerve Damage The peripheral nervous system controls communication between extremities like toes, feet, legs, finger, hands, and arms.