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THE CONDITION WHICH AFFECTS BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS CURRENTLY HAS NO CURE ANDREW QUINN Westminster Reporter and JESSICA KNIBBS Health Reporter 11:18, 29 May 2025Updated 11:20, 29 May 2025 Whether

they're short or long, thick or thin, your nails can divulge a wealth of information about your overall health. Alterations in texture, thickness, or colour might be the first hint

that something's amiss with your health, even before other symptoms manifest. Your nails could be the looking glass to underlying health issues, from nutritional deficits to potential

cancers and early indicators of elevated blood sugar levels. For those grappling with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, monitoring nail health becomes even more crucial. Neglecting

these signs and mismanaging diabetes can lead to dire health consequences, reports the Mirror. Observing changes in your nails' colour and thickness might signal your risk level. WHAT

EXACTLY IS TYPE 2 DIABETES? Type 2 diabetes is a persistent health condition characterised by an accumulation of sugar in the bloodstream. Article continues below Normally, insulin acts as a

key, escorting glucose from your blood into your cells for energy utilisation. In type 2 diabetes, however, your cells don't react appropriately to insulin. As the disease progresses,

the body may also fail to produce sufficient insulin. If type 2 diabetes remains unchecked, it can result in persistently high levels of blood glucose, leading to various symptoms and

potentially grave complications. TYPE 2 DIABETES SYMPTOMS ON YOUR NAILS Some individuals with diabetes may notice their nails adopting a yellowish shade. "Often this colouring has to do

with the breakdown of sugar and its effect on the collagen in nails," Healthline explains. The health site commented: "This kind of yellowing isn't harmful. It doesn't

need to be treated. But in certain cases, yellowing can be a sign of a nail infection. "The nails will turn yellow and become brittle." Dr Elizabeth Salada elucidated on other

changes that can occur: "Lots of common diseases can present themselves through the appearance of your nails," she mentioned. "You always want to be aware of any changes of

shape in the nail, thickness, consistency looking at the surface the colour of the nail, whether the nail is separated for the nail bed." She also noted: "A slight blush at bottom

of the nail is sometimes also a symptom of diabetes." NAIL INFECTIONS It was highlighted that those with diabetes are often affected by yeast or fungal infections, primarily in the

toenails. Practical Diabetes provided insights saying: "White/yellow/greenish discolouration and thickening at the end of the nail spreads gradually to involve the whole nail which may

be thick and brittle." The publication further added: "The distorted nail can become sharp or break off, and can dig into neighbouring toes." Early detection of such symptoms

on the nails is crucial as emphasised by the health site, which could lead to timely intervention. Early symptoms of diabetes include: Article continues below * Constant hunger * A lack of

energy * Fatigue * Excessive thirst * Frequent urination * Blurry vision * Pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands or feet