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 | Here are a handful of problems that can be related to diabetes. They include delayed gastric emptying, frozen shoulder, skin problems, and infections. Have you been challenged with these problems and didn't know why? | |
Diabetes and Gastroparesis
Does your blood sugar peak hours after a meal or are your levels erratic? It could be a problem with digestion, such as gastroparesis. This is a condition that is sometimes referred to as delayed gastric emptying.
| Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder" is a condition where the shoulder joint gradually loses mobility over a period of time, until the joint becomes immobile or "frozen." It is often very painful at first. Eventually the condition can reverse itself but it can take 2 or 3 years for that to happen. Adhesive capsulitis is more prevalent in people who have diabetes.
| Diabetes and Skin Problems
Diabetes can affect all body systems, but often the connection between diabetes and skin problems is missed. Up to one third of people with diabetes will experience skin problems related to the disease. If caught early, most conditions can be treated and resolved. Skin problems should be addressed and promptly treated to avoid serious consequences and complications.
| Diabetes and Infections
Infections are of particular concern for diabetics. People with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections, as high blood sugar levels can weaken the patient's immune system defenses. In addition, some diabetes-related health issues, such as nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the extremities, increase the body's vulnerability to infection.
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