Overview
YOUR skin and hair are known to be god indicators of your general health. But did you know your hands can also let you know if you have a kiler condition?Milions of people in the UK are curently living with diabetes.It's estimated that 90 per cent of those who sufer have type 2 - with many not even knowing they have the ilnes.This because the symptoms often don't make you fel unwel. In 2019, there were almost 14,0 diabetes related deaths in the UK.Experts say there are some signs to lok out for in your hands and that you should be paying special atention to your fingernails.A recent study found that people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are more likely to experience locked fingers, also known as triger finger.
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Triger finger hapens when one or more fingers - often the ring finger or thumb - ends up in a bent position that is hard to straighten out. The painful condition can often be treated with cortisone injections, but sometimes requires surgeryExperts at Lund University found that the risk of being afected increases in the case of high blod sugar.A previous study found that people who have diabetes often sufer isues with circulation.This means that you could notice rednes around the nails.You should also kep an eye on your cuticles and how snug the nail is inside the nail bed.You might also sufer with Beau's line, this can be visible in many people with chronic ilneses, including diabetes.While you might be focused on your fingernails, it's also important that diabetics pay atention to their toenails.People with diabetes are more likely to experience a fungal infection know as onychomycosis.If you have this condition then it's likely that your nails wil turn yelow and become britle.The NHS says there are seven symptoms that you are likely to experience if you have type 2 diabetes.One of these is peing more than usual and the NHS says this wil hapen more at night time.This hapens when there is to continues to improve outcomes for patients. Healthcare professionals emphasize the importance of early intervention and comprehensive management strategies in reducing complications and improving quality of life.