I was dianogised with gestasional diabetes when I was pregnant with my son 4 years ago. And now I have adult diabetes type 2 and I haven't been paying close attention to it, until just recently. I have started getting weaker no energy and tonight I have noticed both of my toe nails on my big toe are coming off. Is this part of it too?
2006-07-17 16:55:00 · 16 answers · asked by K N A 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Diabetes affects the feet in two ways. Diabetes can reduce blood circulation and also damage the nerves to the feet.
Poor blood supply can cause:
- Cold feet
- Painful legs when walking
- Painful feet in bed at night.
- Nerve damage
Nerve damage can cause:
- Painful feet
- Numbness in the feet
- Pins and needles or shooting pain in the feet
- Burning sensation, particularly on the soles of the feet.
I don't see toenails, but you should see your doctor to be sure!
2006-07-17 17:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lucybelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 04:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes cause a spectrum of ailments. Diabetes can affect the eyes, the kidneys, heart and nerves. Diabetes damages nerves. Usually, it starts with the extremities then works its way up. Oftentimes, a diabetic loses sensation in their feet due to the nerve damage. This can be very dangerous. For example, normally, if someone is wearing a pair of shoes too small for them it starts to hurt and naturally they will take off the shoe and try another. But, with diabetics, they don't feel the pain and they aren't aware that their toes and feet are being injured. The same holds if you walk for a long while and your feet start to hurt, non-diabetics stop due to the pain. Not so with the diabetic, which leads to a great deal of damage to their feet. Typically, diabetics are refered to a podiatrist to have a custom shoe fitted.
So, it seems that you are suffering some loss of sensation in your toes and possibly your feet. I think this is the cause of your toe problems.
As for your fatigue, it is a common complaint for diabetics whose blood sugar is poorly controlled. If you haven't already, make sure to visit your primary care provider and ask for a referral to a specialist, an endocrinologist. Usually, adult onset diabetes does not require insulin injections. However, if you neglect to keep your blood sugar controlled then there is a good chance you will in the future. I've treated a number of patients who need insulin injections and dialysis. Trust me, its not pleasant.
2006-07-17 17:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes is a very very complex condition. You are generally warned about your feet, your eyes, renal problems and nerve problems and infections. You have to know what to do if these are cropping up.
Your nails just peeling off may not be significant in themselves but I would get my doctor or diabetic nurse to take a look at the feet as foot ulcers and infections can lead if not lucky to the amputation of the whole foot or lower leg!
Please continue to pay more attention to things as you have now started doing as this could be the difference between a comfortable or miserable future
2006-07-17 23:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by natsubee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes can cause a loss of circulation as well as nerve damage to your feet if your blood sugar levels remain out of control. It can also cause neuropathy (severe nerve damage) which causes painful pin pricking feelings in your feet and numbness, making your more susceptible to infection, which can lead to tissue death and loss of limb. This only happens if you do not get your blood sugar levels under control through diet and/or medication. Being that your toenails are coming off, you need to go to the doctor immediately. This could be a direct result of your diabetes and could be an indication of greater problems. GO TO THE DOCTOR. For information check out the website below.
2006-07-21 09:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-09-18 03:09:08 · answer #8 · answered by Julie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes alters blood circulation sometimes making the extremities feel numb up to the point where you may be injured and not feel it. Due to poor blood flow, any injury takes more than usual to heal. You better keep an eye on it. About your toe nails, it might be something else, but why not go to the doctor and get a headstart on responsibly dealing with your condition.
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2016-05-17 07:49:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋