Tag: diabetic complications

Trigger Finger and Its Alarming Relationship with High Blood Sugar

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article explores the link between high blood sugar and trigger finger, a condition causing finger locking and pain. It emphasizes that diabetes and poor blood sugar control increase trigger finger risk. Management strategies include blood sugar regulation, various treatments, and lifestyle changes to prevent complications and improve tendon health.

Blood Sugar Crisis: The Truth About Organ Damage

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article discusses what happens when blood sugar increases in non-diabetics and diabetics and the organ damage that results. Essential Medical Terms Before exploring the effects of high blood sugar, let’s understand key medical terms: Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar levels Normoglycemic: A person with normal blood sugar regulation Postprandial: After eating a meal Endothelial: Relating…