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Can Diabetes Cause Cold Hands And Feet?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Oct 2017
Question: hello, I'm a male 62 , recent I have been experiencing cold hands and feet fairly constant and several times a week some numbness in each. could this be any sign of potential diabetic situations? my wife has these problems and wondering if I need to possibly take some actions now. thanks for you time. XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dress warm for now and let's monitor. Not diabetes!!!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

This is not a sign of diabetes. For this to be related to diabetes, you must have had poorly managed diabetes for several years as this is a complication and rarely a revealing symptom.

Environmental changes are often the first cause. I will encourage you to dress warm and avoid exposing these extremities to open air and cold weather. Also, observe the extremities to see if there are any skin changes during the cold moments.

I am here and willing to respond to more details or worries that you may have. I wish you well.
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Can Diabetes Cause Cold Hands And Feet?

Brief Answer: Dress warm for now and let's monitor. Not diabetes!!! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. This is not a sign of diabetes. For this to be related to diabetes, you must have had poorly managed diabetes for several years as this is a complication and rarely a revealing symptom. Environmental changes are often the first cause. I will encourage you to dress warm and avoid exposing these extremities to open air and cold weather. Also, observe the extremities to see if there are any skin changes during the cold moments. I am here and willing to respond to more details or worries that you may have. I wish you well.