Why is it that so many people with diabetes get carpal tunnel and also have feet issues?
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Diabetics can have nerve problems and circulation problems. The are not always associated with each other. Nerve tissue is one of the very few tissues that do not need insulin to regulate the use of glucose. The down side to this is that extreme ammounts of glucose can enter nerve cells when blood sugar is high.
Poor circulation to nerves can cause neuropathy, but there are other factors as well.
Bad circulation, which is why they need special "diabetic" shoes, sometimes
yes it all has to do with circulation. i am a diabetic that lost my left leg because of poor circulation.
The high sugar levels in the blood and tissues damage the nerves and insides of tiny blood vessels among other things..
When blood sugar is high, the red blood cells become glycolated (glucose attaches to them), changing their shape. The odd shaped cell do not fit easily through the small blood vessels, causing damage to the walls. The tissues around the damaged blood vessels do not ge properly oxygenated, causing further damage such as slow wound healing, nerve and tissue damage.
If our blood glucose is too high, our blood becomes like maple syrup, all thick and sticky.
The circulation can be slow, and the nerves can suffer damage. It breaks my heart whenever my feet start to have that "invisible" feeling. My blood sugar is under good control now, but I'm afraid of losing what all ya'll take for granted.
Diabetes is the #1 cause of amputation in the US. Over 250 amputations occur in the US, each day, due to diabetes.
This is due to a wide variety of factors but all certainly underscore the importance of an excellent diet, free from processed foods and artificial sweeteners, to ensure the best possible opportunity for good health and quality of life.
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