Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Could Predict Diabetes
September 7th, 2006 | Published in RSI in the News | 8 Comments | Tags: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to a report in the medical journal Diabetes Care, researchers in England have concluded that “Carpal Tunnel May Be Sign Of Impending Diabetes“. In their study, they found that in more cases than would normally be expected, people who develop type 2 diabetes have a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrist nerve problem sometimes predates the onset of diabetes by up to 10 years.
The medical world has long known that those with diabetes are more likely to get carpal tunnel syndrome, but this is the first study to suggest that carpal tunnel syndrome may actually be an early warning sign of diabetes.
In discussing their study, the researchers suggest that high blood sugar levels “and associated metabolic abnormalities may contribute to causing these important focal peripheral nerve disorders before the diagnosis of diabetes.”
September 8th, 2006 at 3:08 am (#)
I guess this ties in with the current thinking that certain people are predisposed to carpal tunnel and work makes the condition worse rather than actually causing it, as is the case with other repetitive strain injuries. Either way, it’s bad news for CTS sufferers: they’re in pain now and they’re maybe going to get diabetes later – great.
October 4th, 2006 at 7:04 am (#)
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July 29th, 2009 at 4:00 am (#)
My dad has type 2 diabetes. He manages diabetes through Diet and Exercise and alo by taking food supplements like Alpha Lipoic acid which helps in preventing nerve damage. He also takes Chromium which helps in the regulation of blood sugar.
September 27th, 2009 at 1:39 am (#)
the standard for diabetes is Metformin but i also try to use alternative medicine in controlling diabetes. Alpha Lipoic Acid and Charantia seems to work well too against diabetes.
October 10th, 2009 at 9:55 am (#)
Diabetes today is mostly caused by a lifestyle that has less exercise and too much sugar. Diabetes can be easily avoided by just doing simple exercises each day like jogging and avoiding sugars. If you already have diabetes, exercise is still the best way to manage it. Food supplements like Charantia and Chromium also helps.
December 7th, 2009 at 7:16 am (#)
You can always manage Diabetes by proper diet and nutrition. Food supplements also help slow down some of the side effects of high blood sugar.
January 12th, 2010 at 3:56 am (#)
I am a diabetic, the first time I know that I suffered from painful diabetes is often tired, frequent urination, hot legs, that lasted until 2 weeks. Then on the advice of my doctor recommended a diet of sugar and exercise regularly, after a period of 2 months I feel better than before, although not yet completely healed.
January 13th, 2010 at 2:51 am (#)
Most people get Diabetes because of the lack of exercise and overeating. We should be more aware of our lazy lifestyles and start exercising regularly to avoid Type II Diabetes.