Changes in the condition of your nails may be a sign of diabetes.

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A characteristic sign of diabetes is increased thirst and the need to go to the toilet frequently, but it can also be manifested by nail problems.

Changes in the condition of the nails can be a signal of poorly controlled diabetes or indicate undiagnosed diabetes. .

The specialist advised to pay attention to the following phenomena.

Yellowing.Dr. White noted that research suggests that diabetes may affect the proteins in your nails by increasing the rate of a process called glycosylation, which is thought to be the cause of yellowing nails.

“If your nails are yellow, it could mean you've had high blood sugar or poorly controlled diabetes for some time,” she said.

Fungal infection. Fungal infections are also common among people with diabetes. They're linked to damage to nerves and blood vessels caused by high blood glucose levels.

Inflammation of the nail bed. Swollen, red nail beds, pain at the base of the nail are another possible signal of the development of diabetes.

“If you notice that the nail bed has become inflamed, and also fungal nail infections have become more frequent, be sure to check your blood sugar level and consult a doctor,” the specialist advised.

Loss sensitivity. Dr. White explained that some of the longest nerves in the body run from the brain to the toes. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, and if this happens, you may not immediately notice how your toenails are breaking and surrounding tissue is being injured.

Nail thinning. When toenails become very thin , begin to peel or break, this may signal poor blood circulation caused by diabetes.

Thick nails. According to the doctor, thickening of the nail plates can be caused by fungal infections, which are activated thanks to “sugary” blood.