Type 2 diabetes: The palm test that could identify high blood sugar complications
According to the global diabetes community, stiffness begins in the little finger and spreads to the thumb when you have diabetic cheiroarthropathy. Limited finger movement is paired with waxy, thickened skin on the hands. Over time, if you bring your palms together, the fingers may not be able to touch if you have this condition. If there is a gap between your fingers and palms in this position, you’re advised to see your doctor.
Symptoms of this diabetes complication are often worse at night and include:
- Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes
- Tingling or burning sensation
- Sharp pains or cramps
- Increased sensitivity to touch — for some people, even a bedsheet’s weight can be painful
- Serious foot problems, such as ulcers, infections, and bone and joint pain.
If the autonomic nervous system starts to fail due to nerve damage, it can cause bladder or bowel issues.
You may feel nauseous, lose your appetite, and vomit as the digestive system is affected.
Proximal neuropathy can then lead to severe stomach pain, hip, thigh or buttock pain.
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