New symptoms of diabetes discovered

New research by scientists at the University of Exeter (UK) looked at data from 370,000 participants from the UK Biobank.

Research has found that people at high risk for high blood sugar are also more likely to develop the following four problems:

Researchers have just discovered a new symptom of diabetes.

Frozen shoulder (thickening of the connective tissue in the shoulder joint, leading to stiffness and discomfort).

Carpal tunnel syndrome (a trapped nerve in the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and pins and needles).

Dupuytren's contracture (tissue in the palm of the hand thickens and tightens, causing the fingers to curve inward).

Trigger finger (a condition similar to Dupuytren's contracture but usually affects only one finger), according to Express.

Research shows that over time, high blood sugar levels increase the levels of substances called AGEs. These substances form when proteins, fats, and DNA mix with sugar in the blood. The buildup of AGEs—in the hands of people with Dupuytren's contracture and in the shoulders of people with frozen shoulder—may be responsible for damage and thickening of tendons, joints, and tissues.

Frozen shoulder can also be a symptom of diabetes.

Lead researcher Dr Harry Green from the University of Exeter Medical School said: “This study demonstrates that long-term high blood sugar levels cause upper limb conditions that can now be identified as complications of diabetes.

In addition, there are two little-known symptoms of diabetes: slow wound healing and fruity breath.

Symptoms of diabetes are commonly known as:

Urinating more often than usual.

Always feel thirsty.

Feeling very tired.

Unintentional weight loss.

Itching around the genital area or repeated thrush.

Blurred vision .

If you experience any symptoms, you should talk to your doctor, according to Express .

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