{"id":14978,"date":"2023-11-15T19:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T13:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=14978"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:53:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T07:23:25","slug":"nails-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/nails-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Diabetes and Its Impact on Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"

They say you can tell a lot about a person by the shoe. But do you know what can tell about that person\u2019s health?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the <\/span>NAILS<\/b>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Our nails provide protection to the sensitive tips of our fingers and toes, and anything not normal with our nails can be a sign of an underlying health issue. This is particularly true for people with diabetes, who are at an increased risk of developing various infections. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to understand the connection between diabetes and nail health to prevent these infections or their early detection. You will also get to know how to take care of your nails in diabetes, read on!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of nail infection & their characteristics<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type of Nail Infection<\/b><\/td>\nCharacteristics and Symptoms<\/b><\/td>\nCommon Causes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fungal Nail Infections (Onychomycosis)<\/span><\/td>\nThick, discolored, brittle nails. White or yellow spots, separation from the nail bed<\/span><\/td>\nExposure to fungi <\/span>(e.g., wet environments)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bacterial Nail Infections (Paronychia)<\/span><\/td>\nRedness, swelling, tenderness around the nails. Pus or discharge may be present<\/span><\/td>\nBacteria enter through a cut or injury<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viral Nail Infections <\/span>(Herpetic Whitlow)<\/span><\/td>\nPainful blisters around nails, sometimes fever<\/span><\/td>\nHerpes simplex virus (HSV) infection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mixed Infections<\/span><\/td>\nCombination of fungal and bacterial symptoms<\/span><\/td>\nCombination of fungal and bacterial microbes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Risk factors for developing infections<\/b><\/h2>\n

People with diabetes are more susceptible to nail infections due to several risk factors associated with the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n