During the Akashvani live phone-in programme “Hello Doctor,” Dr. Sunil Gupta discussed various complications of diabetes and explained that the condition can affect almost every organ in the body. He highlighted that one of the most common and serious complications is diabetic neuropathy, a gradual damage to the nerves that develops over the natural course of the disease.

Dr. Sunil Gupta explained that neuropathy usually begins in the nerves of the feet and hands. Common symptoms include burning sensation, tingling, numbness, reduced sensation, slippers slipping off while walking without noticing, and unrecognized wounds. This condition is considered a “high-risk foot” state. If poor blood circulation is also present (neuro-ischemic foot), wound healing becomes difficult and, in severe cases, may lead to gangrene.

He also emphasized that diabetes affects both small and large blood vessels (microvascular and macrovascular disease), thereby impacting the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet.

Expert- Dr Sunil Gupta

Anchor- Kalyani Gokhale

Podcast: 03/02/2026

Recorded at: Akashwani Nagpur