Slow Healing Cuts May Point Toward Circulation and Sugar Imbalance
Small cuts that drag on for weeks can be a warning that something is going on inside the body. High sugar makes it harder for blood to reach the damaged area with what your body needs to repair itself. A simple scrape on a hand or shin should show progress after a few days. When it lingers, it can be a sign that sugar levels are running higher than normal. Many people notice this first on the lower legs. A cut from yard work or a scrape from bumping into furniture sits there longer than expected. High sugar can slow down the natural rhythm of clotting and new tissue growth. The skin feels dry or tight in the area, and the color around the wound may change. This same pattern can show up with skin infections that take too long to calm down. The body is trying to work through a repair job with limited support. Our telehealth clinicians can review photos, talk through your symptoms, and help you protect the area.
Numbness or Tingling in the Feet Can Suggest Nerve Stress
Nerves in the feet take a hit when sugar stays high for long periods. They sit at the far end of the body’s circulation path and feel the impact of sugar shifts early. A light buzz or pins-and-needles feeling in the toes can show up at night. Some people describe it as a light electric pulse. Others say their feet feel dull, almost like they have lost sensation. This kind of nerve stress can start with a small patch on one toe, but then may spread across the ball of the foot or the heel. It may come and go throughout the day. When nerves lose consistent support, they start to misfire, and that sends mixed signals through the foot and up the leg. This is one of the clearer signs that blood sugar levels need attention. Nerve stress can make walking uncomfortable and make it harder to feel the floor. It can lead to small injuries because the foot doesn't pick up normal pressure or temperature changes. Telehealth makes it easy to check in without traveling. Our clinicians can help you sort out what your symptoms mean and what next steps make sense.
Are You Worried About Your Blood Sugar?
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 shows itself with vision disruptions, skin repair problems, and declining nerve health. Reach out to OluCare Med today so you can get guidance from a clinician who understands your symptoms. You’ll get support that fits your day and care that respects your time.