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Blood sugar control is a vital health indicator in modern life, especially in China, where the incidence of diabetes is increasing year by year, and early monitoring and management of blood glucose levels is particularly important. Abnormal blood glucose levels are not only closely related to diabetes, but may also be mutually causal with various diseases such as cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. Therefore, mastering some non-invasive blood glucose monitoring methods is of great significance for timely detection of blood glucose abnormalities.
Among the many signals, changes in the hand are often overlooked, however, they can be an early indicator of abnormal blood glucose. If you don't have the following three hand manifestations, then congratulations, your blood sugar control is relatively stable; Otherwise, you may need to pay attention to your blood sugar and get your blood sugar checked in time.
First, numbness or tingling in the fingers: Neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Hyperglycemic states can lead to microvascular and nerve damage, and numbness or tingling sensation in the fingers is an early manifestation of neuropathy. This paresthesia is usually due to damage to peripheral nerves and may manifest as unilateral or bilateral decreased or abnormal finger sensation such as numbness, pins and needles, or burning. As the condition progresses, this discomfort may worsen or spread throughout the arm.
Second, finger abnormalities: Problems such as slow wound healing, dryness, desquamation, or infection can also be an outward manifestation of blood sugar control. A hyperglycemic state can affect the normal ability to heal and may cause microcirculation disorders, making the microcirculation dry, desquamation. In addition, since the immunity of people with diabetes may be compromised, the risk of infection is also increased. These problems do not directly reflect blood sugar levels, but their presence may indicate poor blood sugar control.
Third, finger color changes: Finger color changes, especially whitish or purple fingertips, can be caused by microcirculatory disorders due to poor blood sugar control. When blood sugar levels remain high for a long time, they can damage the blood vessels at the ends of the fingers, resulting in poor blood circulation and a change in the color of the fingers. This phenomenon, medically known as Raynaud's phenomenon, not only reflects problems with blood sugar control, but can also signal more serious complications, such as cardiovascular disease.
It is worth noting that the above three hand manifestations are not specific to diabetes, and may also be caused by other causes, such as cervical spondylosis, peripheral circulation disorders, ** disease, etc. Therefore, if these symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention in time for further evaluation and guidance by a professional doctor.
In daily life, in addition to observing hand changes to preliminarily determine blood sugar status, we should also adhere to a healthy lifestyle, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and maintain a good attitude, which are all effective means to maintain blood sugar stability. At the same time, regular blood glucose monitoring, especially for high-risk groups with diabetes, cannot be ignored.
Scientific prevention and treatment of diabetes, early detection and early prevention are crucial. Let's pay attention to hand signals, pay attention to blood sugar health, and jointly protect our good life.
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