Beware of these signs on your hands that indicate onset of diabetes – Times Now

Apart from the usual symptoms of the disease which include excessive thirst, weight loss, and numbness, diabetes also has some signs that appear on the hands and fingers, known as diabetic neuropathy

In the long run, most of the organs get affected by high blood sugar. Due to poor diet and lifestyle, not just older people but even youngsters fall prey to diabetes.

What is diabetic neuropathy?

Doctors say diabetic neuropathy is the extreme tingling in the hands that happens to more than 50 per cent of people who suffer from the disease.

The tingling and numbness can be severe in many people and can acutely even affect the working of fingers.

What are the symptoms?

Apart from the sensation in fingers, other symptoms of neuropathy include:

Weakness in hands

Paralysis on one side of the face

Pain behind the eye

Double vision

Focus problem

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