While I am a fully licensed physician in Kansas, this communication does not constitute personal medical advice or establish a physician-patient relationship. See your own physician to discuss your particular diagnosis and treatment
If you or a loved one are wondering if you have diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2, here is a list of physical characteristics that make this diagnosis likely:
Elevated blood sugar and dyslipidemia affect collagen
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder syndrome)
Skin tags
Elevated blood sugar/insulin resistance affects cell turnover, increases androgen secretion, and impairs immunity.
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Acanthosis nigricans
Elevated blood sugar damages blood vessels that supply nerve function
Numbness and tingling
Fatigue
Anxiety
Difficulty concentrating
As the kidneys are trying to clear excess sugar, excess fluid is also removed causing dehydration
Dizziness
Fatigue
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Dry skin
Elevated blood sugar causes swelling of the lens of the eye
Blurred vision
Elevated blood sugar interferes with immune function and damages blood vessels in the skin
Poor wound healing
Skin infections
Elevated blood sugar/insulin resistance prevents glucose from entering muscle to generate energy
Excessive hunger
Fatigue
Elevated blood sugar/insulin resistance stimulates increased androgen secretion at the adrenal gland and ovary causing anovulation
Irregular menstrual cycles
Infertility
Ovarian cysts
I hope this information helps you and your loved ones!
Jason Williams, D.O.