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What Causes Swelling And Dark Hand While Suffering From Diabetes?

hello I just saw a picture of our grandfather in Texas. I know he has diabetes not sure which # 1 or 2. He is 83 yrs old, mexican. In the photos his right hand is very swollen & nearly black. the left hand not as swollen & not as black. he hasnt seen a doctor yet.
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I read your query.
I would have ideally preferred if you could upload the picture.
I will try to explain as i see-

I believe there is a possibility that his sugars may not be well controlled.
I am also assuming he may have injured himself in some fashion. The injury may have been small and insignificant.
But with uncontrolled sugars, it may have led to an infection and gangrenous changes.

I would suggest checking his sugars and tlc.
Also better to visit a physician, who can examine him.
Alternatively you can upload the picture.

Also please let us know the details of his treatment history
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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What Causes Swelling And Dark Hand While Suffering From Diabetes?

Hi I am Dr Mittal I read your query. I would have ideally preferred if you could upload the picture. I will try to explain as i see- I believe there is a possibility that his sugars may not be well controlled. I am also assuming he may have injured himself in some fashion. The injury may have been small and insignificant. But with uncontrolled sugars, it may have led to an infection and gangrenous changes. I would suggest checking his sugars and tlc. Also better to visit a physician, who can examine him. Alternatively you can upload the picture. Also please let us know the details of his treatment history Best of luck Dr Mittal