Suara.com – Type 2 diabetes one of the health conditions that can lead to a number of complications if ignored. But, Palm can help identify complications diabetes type 2 earlier.
One of them, stiffness starting from the little finger and spreading to the thumb can occur when you have diabetic cheiroarthropathy.
Limited finger movement and thickened skin on the hands can also indicate complications of type 2 diabetes.
Over time, your fingers may not be able to touch each other when you express both hands because of the condition. If there is a gap between the fingers and the palm in this position, you are advised to see a doctor.
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Diabetic stuff hand syndrome is usually a continuation of diabetic neuropathy (ie nerve damage). It can also be a predictor for other diabetes-related health conditions.
Diabetic Neuropathy
According to the Mayo Clinic reported from Express, high blood sugar can injure nerves throughout the body. Peripheral neuropathy affects the feet and legs first, followed by the hands and arms.
Symptoms of this diabetes complication are often worse at night and include:
- Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or changes in temperature
- Tingling or burning sensation
- Sharp pain or cramps
- Increased sensitivity to touch
- Serious foot problems, such as ulcers, infections and bone and joint pain.
If the autonomic nervous system begins to fail due to nerve damage, it can cause bladder or bowel problems. You may feel nauseous, lose your appetite, and vomit as your digestive system is affected.
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Later, proximal neuropathy can cause severe abdominal pain, hip, thigh or buttock pain. This condition can also cause difficulty for people who try to get up from a sitting position.
Mononeuropathy can cause a sore feeling behind one eye, difficulty focusing, double vision, or numbness or tingling in the hand or fingers, except for the little finger.
The NHS warns that uncontrolled high blood sugar levels can lead to various health problems. This condition can cause heart disease, stroke, blindness and sexual impotence.
Diabetics are encouraged to have regular health checks. A diabetes nurse from a doctor should check your blood sugar levels every six months.
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