7 SIGNS in the FOOT that will TELL YOU your SUGAR is INCREASING| Doc Cherry

Do you feel as if you're always wearing socks even if you're not? Or do you feel as if there's sand under your feet? These are symptoms you should never ignore. That's why in this video, I will teach you seven warning signs that will tell you that you have increasing blood sugar. Stay with me until the end because these are not just lists of symptoms. I will teach you. How to use your hand to check this. Hi, this is Dr. Sherry again, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Teaching you practical health tips and home exercise programs that you can definitely benefit from. A lot of you are complaining that you have painful feet as well as numbness and pins and needles. Needle-like sensation in the foot. The problem starts silently, but we need to get to the root. cause of the problem and you need to be aware of the symptoms. Here are the seven warning signs in the foot that will tell you that your blood sugar is increasing. Dry, cracked skin. Over time, Elevated blood sugar can actually affect the nerves responsible for perspiration. That's why you can also notice dryness in the skin as well as cracked heels in those who have elevated blood sugar. Skin discoloration. Look at your feet. Is it pale? Is it red? Or does it have A discoloration? These can be symptoms that indicate impairment in blood flow. Circulation is actually linked with elevated blood sugar. Numbness and tingling sensation. This is a common complaint, especially for those already diagnosed with diabetes. Do you also feel like you're always using and wearing socks even if you're not, or you feel as if there's sand Under your feet? These are actually symptoms of neuropathy, and here's what I want you to do. You can get a simple ballpoint pen and gently tap it on different parts of your feet with your eyes closed. closed. Can you feel each area? Is there a distinct sensation? If not, there is a high probability that your blood sugar is actually rising. With this simple test, we are actually causing what we Do in the clinic known as the monofilament test. This is an inexpensive way to check for neuropathy. without using any expensive equipment, but the accuracy rate is really good. If you're currently experiencing numbness, tingling, or even sharp shooting pain, please Comment the symptom you are actually experiencing, because I will read them one by one. Please leave a comment below and I will see how I can assist you. Impaired wound healing. If a simple The blister would take one week to heal, please try to check because these could be a warning sign of elevated blood sugar. Over time, chronic elevation of blood sugar can actually affect our blood vessels, which are supposedly very crucial for wound healing to take place. Cold feet. If you're currently experiencing coldness in your feet even though the weather is hot, This is a warning sign indicating a problem with blood circulation and is also associated with elevated blood sugar. Swelling. The most common cause of swelling could either be due to a problem in the heart, problems with blood circulation, or often associated with chronic kidney disease and linked due to elevated blood sugar. Here is what I want you to do. Using your thumb or your index finger, you try to apply firm pressure to the swollen foot. Try to observe. If you hold pitting edema pitting edema, and there is a high probability that it will tell you that your blood sugar is Actually elevating or increasing. Loss of protective sensation. What does that mean? Normally, you should feel the sensation in your foot. You should be able to tell if you have wound there, but if you notice a loss of sensation, that is a warning sign that will tell you that Your blood sugar is rising. This requires your attention because if not properly managed, this can lead to infection and even amputation, especially for those already diagnosed with diabetes. If you are currently experiencing these symptoms, here is what you need to do. You Try to set aside 30 seconds every night. Using a mirror, check your foot for any existing wound or any existing blister. In this way, we can identify the root cause of the problem. and we prevent infection. It is also recommended that you wear shoes instead of using slippers. every time you go out of the house. That way, your foot remains protected. These are the seven warning signs in the foot that will tell you that your blood sugar is increasing even before Your lab test results are in. Dry, cracked skin, skin discoloration, numbness, and tingling. sensation in the foot, delayed wound healing, swelling, cold feet, and loss of protective sensation sensation. Do you know the relationship between hypertension and diabetes? Diabetes has a stronger association. complications. The good news is that all the factors linked to diabetes are modifiable. through lifestyle, diet, and exercise. If you have reached the end of this video, please comment. where you're from in the comment section below, because I'd really love to know. Also, please don't forget to click the like button below because this will help the channel grow. And don't Don't forget to click the subscribe and bell button below. That way, you'll be informed of our practical videos. If you have reached the end of this video, please comment where you are from in the comment Section below and learn about the number one vitamin that can help with neuropathy symptoms Thank you very much for watching. I'll see you in our next video.