diabetes feet

I have had type 2 diabetes for going on 3 years now, I am 47 and my job has me sitting alot. Lately I have had numbness in my legs and feet after sitting for a while and a few days ago i notice my feet were peeling, not from dryness but they look like i had worn wet shoes for days, the skin was white and bubbled over the underlying skin. I hate to admit it but I forget my meds alot, which consist of 3 pills in the morn and 5 at night and I am guessing the numbness is due to poor circulation. Is there anyway of reversing these affects?

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
People with long-standing or poorly controlled diabetes are at risk for having damage to the nerves in their feet. The medical term for this is peripheral neuropathy.
Because of the nerve damage, you may be unable to feel your feet normally. Also you may be unable to sense the position of your feet and toes while walking and balancing.
Diabetes, especially when poorly controlled, can lead to accelerated hardening of the arteries or atherosclerosis. When there is not good blood flow to injured tissues, healing does not occur as well.
Any trauma to your foot can increase the risk for a more serious problem to develop.
Following a reasonable diet, taking your medications, checking your blood sugar regularly, exercising regularly, and maintaining good communication with your physician are essential in keeping your diabetes under control. Consistent long-term blood sugar control to near normal levels can greatly lower the risk of damage to your nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels.
ref:http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetic_foot_care/page5_em.htm
You need to get to a doctor immediately to get your foot assessed .If you have developed an infection, the process can be reversed in yhe early stages.It would require anti-biotics and maybe some surgical intervention.
I would like to stress on the fact that you need urgent medical attention.Do not delay.

[Dr_Foot]

Hello,
Damage associated with poorly controlled diabetes is irreversible. You may indeed have an associted bacteria infection which requires urgent medical attention due to your risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer. I feel that you may not quite fully understand how diabetes works, I would suggest you visit a diabetes educator to develop your knowledge as this will help you deal with your condition in future years.

In terms of medical attention I recommend you visit a podiatrist (foot doctor) and dont waste your time/money on doctors that have little to no knowledge of the lower limb and rely on the internet for their diagnosis.

Regards

Dr Foot