... Symptoms include: Drops in blood pressure Problems with your bowels or bladder Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), which causes heartburn, reflux, and abdominal bloating Sexual dysfunction Peripheral neuropathy affects the body’s peripheral nerves found in the feet, legs, hands, and arms. ...
Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
... Symptoms include: Drops in blood pressure Problems with your bowels or bladder Gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), which causes heartburn, reflux, and abdominal bloating Sexual dysfunction Peripheral neuropathy affects the body’s peripheral nerves found in the feet, legs, hands, and arms. ...
... These include: Filament test — Tests the skin’s sensitivity to touch with a soft nylon fiber brush Sensory test — Examines how the nerves respond to vibration and temperature changes Nerve conduction test — Measures how quickly the nerves in the arms and legs can conduct electrical signals Electromyography — Also called needle testing, and often done ...
Neuropathy and Diabetes
... These include: Filament test — Tests the skin’s sensitivity to touch with a soft nylon fiber brush Sensory test — Examines how the nerves respond to vibration and temperature changes Nerve conduction test — Measures how quickly the nerves in the arms and legs can conduct electrical signals Electromyography — Also called needle testing, and often done ...
... Be sure to wipe down the arms of your glasses regularly with a clean cloth or wipe to remove any buildup.Ear InfectionsEar infections aren’t just painful — they can also be responsible for foul smells coming from your ears. ...
Smell Behind Ears: Diabetes-Related or Something Else?
... Be sure to wipe down the arms of your glasses regularly with a clean cloth or wipe to remove any buildup.Ear InfectionsEar infections aren’t just painful — they can also be responsible for foul smells coming from your ears. ...
... With PAD, a buildup of fat and cholesterol in the arteries of the legs and arms makes it hard for the body to supply oxygen to limb tissue.These complications of diabetes contribute to foot problems. Nerve damage from neuropathy makes it hard to notice injuries to the feet. Meanwhile, PAD decreases blood flow. ...
Blisters and Swollen Feet: How Diabetes Affects Your Skin and Circulation
... With PAD, a buildup of fat and cholesterol in the arteries of the legs and arms makes it hard for the body to supply oxygen to limb tissue.These complications of diabetes contribute to foot problems. Nerve damage from neuropathy makes it hard to notice injuries to the feet. Meanwhile, PAD decreases blood flow. ...
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