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Why is carpal tunnel syndrome more common in people with diabetes?
If your nerves are damaged from high blood glucose levels, they may be more inflamed and fragile than normal. If the median nerve is already damaged from diabetes, even a small amount of extra pressure in the carpal tunnel can push it “over the edge.”
Why should I take my shoes and socks off every time I go to see my doctor?
If you do have neuropathy and have lost the ability to feel it when you walk on a pebble or piece of glass or a nail, then you are at great danger of injuring your feet. If you have neuropathy, it is important to examine your own feet every day and to ask for your doctor to do a more detailed check of your feet when you come for an appointment.
Apart from getting regular eye exams, what else can I do to prevent eye damage?
There are several things you can do to lower your risk of getting diabetic eye damage. The most important is to work to get your blood glucose control as close to normal as you can.