High Blood Sugar: Sanhi Ng Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger and Its Alarming Relationship with High Blood Sugar

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Introduction

This article examines the relationship between high blood sugar and trigger finger, including its development and effective management strategies.

Trigger finger, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where one or more fingers lock or catch when bent, causing pain, stiffness, and limited movement.

While commonly associated with repetitive use or injury, research has shown a compelling link between trigger finger and high blood sugar levels, particularly in people with diabetes or prediabetes.

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References

1. Kuczmarski et al. 2019. “Management of Diabetic Trigger Finger.” J Hand Surg Am 44 (2): 150–53.
2. Makkouk, A.H., M.E. Oetgen, C.R. Swigart, and S.D. Dodds. 2008. “Trigger Finger: Etiology, Evaluation, and Treatment.” Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 1 (2): 92e96.
3. Xu J et al. The impact of diabetes mellitus on tendon pathology: a review. Front Pharmacol. 2024 Nov 5;15:1491633. Doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1491633.
4. MJG Blyth et al. DIABETES AND TRIGGER FINGER
5. Nichols AEC et al. Effects of Type II Diabetes Mellitus on Tendon Homeostasis and Healing. J Orthop Res. 2020 Jan;38(1):13-22.
6. Phatak et al. Does hand stiffness reflect internal organ fibrosis in diabetes mellitus? Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare, July 2023

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