If you have neuropathy, you may not feel the prick of a thorn or a mild injury to the foot. Good footwear and regular examination of the feet prevents complications that might arise If you have high blood sugar and ketones, do not exercise. Swelling with pain in the joints and the tissues supporting it caused by a whole group of diseases is usually referred to as arthritis. Two common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage on the bone endings wears away.
Bones rub against each other causing pain and stiffness.
In Rheumatoid arthritis the membrane around the joint swells. The cartilage wears away and the neighbouring muscles are affected. This progresses to a stage when the joint becomes immovable. No specific cause for these disorders is known. Strength training exercises can tone up muscles and bones.