Tag: diabetes complications

Trigger Finger’s Hidden Dangers: A Powerful Warning for Your Health

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses several disease conditions like internal organ fibrosis, amyloidosis, and cardiovascular diseases that may be lurking behind a trigger finger. It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and intervention. Trigger finger or stenosing tenosynovitis is when one or more fingers become stiff, painful, or locked when bent. While often attributed to overuse or injury, recent research highlights…

High Blood Sugar Awakens Sleeping Skin Fungi

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses how a fungal infection can lay dormant in the skin and grow again when the immune system weakens. Fungal infections are among the most common skin conditions, often caused by dermatophytes (like Trichophyton species), yeasts (like Candida), and molds. While many fungal infections are superficial and self-limiting, some can remain dormant in…

Blood Sugar’s Hidden Aging Effects: From Wrinkles To Weakness

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article explores how elevated blood sugar levels speed up aging signs like wrinkles and weakness. Introduction Chronically high blood sugar affects internal organs and metabolic health, and it accelerates visible and structural aging. From sagging skin to joint pain and frailty, the effects of prolonged hyperglycemia extend far beyond diabetes-related complications. How High Blood…