Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as Early Diabetes Risk Indicator?

A Fresh Perspective from Clinical Experience


'High on the list of possible triggers for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are blood sugar imbalances and metabolic issues.


However, it still is generally accepted that carpal tunnel syndrome is caused exclusively by repeat motion injuries, extreme tension, rheumatoid arthritis, or neuropathy (a complication of diabetes).


From years of gripping, pulling, twisting or typing action, CTS in these cases is the result of the narrowing of the nerve duct at the base of the wrist. This narrowing and constant pressure exerted on the sheath of the nerve may lead to inflammation and to temporary or permanent nerve damage, extreme pain, and reduced range of motion.'

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Natural Ways to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

 

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'It should come as no surprise that diabetes is a major problem in the U.S. In fact, 25.8 million Americans suffer from it—that is over 8 percent of the population. Diabetes is this country’s leading cause of kidney failure, a major cause of heart disease and stroke, and the seventh leading cause of death overall. One of the reasons this is so tragic is because, as is underscored by a number of well-researched articles on diabetes, the condition is largely avoidable. Which is why anyone suffering from type two diabetes should look into the plethora of natural remedies that can help assist someone with a diabetic condition.'

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