Blood sugar is a value that we should always try to keep under control. It is one of the first alarm bells that indicate much more serious diseases such as diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that many Italians suffer from. Unfortunately, it is estimated that one in 2 people do not know they have diabetes. Therefore it is good to always pay attention to these unsuspected symptoms that reveal a worrying surge in blood sugar. Sometimes it is not thought that these things can be related, yet there are alarm bells that we should keep an eye on to understand when to worry.
Beware of these unsuspected symptoms that reveal a worrying surge in blood sugar
The first symptoms that indicate a glycemic jump very often occur in the feet. Not everyone knows that nerve damage in the peripheral lower extremities is one of the most common in diabetic patients. It is in the feet, in fact, that a high blood sugar level can be highlighted first. One of the problems to watch out for is the so-called diabetic neuropathy. This pathology consists of pain, burning and a stinging sensation in the feet. It is typical of patients with type 2 diabetes.
Other symptoms in the feet can be tingling or loss of reflexes in the feet. But a foot with bleeding sores can also give an indication of a possible glycemic jump. In severe cases, infections could occur that could spread to nearby tissues and even lead to gangrene.
Other foot symptoms to watch out for include:
- pins and needles;
- itchy feet;
- red spots on the feet and legs;
- swelling and deformation of the foot;
- redness or inflammation of a toenail.
It is good to remember that it is important to consult a specialist or our general practitioner if we see even some of these symptoms appearing. The doctor will be able to tell us whether to worry or not and possibly whether to carry out further specific tests.
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