OK lets see how good everybody is this is two part question?

Question

okay there are days i crave spicy foods and i mean spicy, and coffee, then there are days i want fresh fruit, in this retospect i am a type two diabettic, this is a serious question so take your time to answear me....and the second part is my lower legs are shiny like ive got oil on them, is this part of the diabettes?

Answer 1

There's nothing wrong with a diabetic eating spicy food or drinking coffee (no sugar). On the days when you crave fresh fruit, you have to remember to eat them in moderation. Fruit contains sugar, and too much can elevate your blood glucose levels. Remember to check your blood sugar regularly, take your prescribed medication, and be watchful for the signs of high or low blood sugar.

As for the shiny lower legs. Have you noticed any swelling? Skin that is stretched often shines. I'm not aware of any direct relation between shiny lower legs and diabetes, but edema (swelling due to fluid collection) often occurs in the lower legs first, and can be a sign of other health problems. Talk with your doctor about it.

Answer 2

The shiny part is likely a complication of diabetes. It is normally considered a sign of decreased circulation.

Answer 3

you answer your crave for spicy food is quite natural sometimes you may feel like eating spicy food &taking cofee for getting fresh is okay but reduce your intake of cofee ®arding taking of fresh fruit juiced you can take fresh fruit juice but without adding any sugar because fruit contains natural sugar you can add a bit of pepper to your fruit juice & take fruit juice in a small quantity regarding your skin you have got oii is natural

Answer 4

WOW this is somthing like me 1 day fruit next day i want things like curry of some sort or chilli. but my legs arn't shiny . so i really have not got a clue.

Answer 5

Hmm... shiny is not a common diabetic symptom... craving these foods is quite normal for everyone though... could you be pregnant?