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"@type": "question",
"name": "Why do diabetics experience swelling in their hands and feet?",
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"text": "Swelling in the hands and feet of diabetics can indicate serious health complications, such as kidney problems, liver disease, or heart conditions. these conditions can disrupt the body's ability to maintain fluid balance and protein levels in the blood."
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"name": "How does diabetes affect kidney function, leading to swelling?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Diabetes can negatively impact kidney function, reducing their ability to retain proteins in the blood. This protein loss leads to albumin leakage in the urine, causing swelling in various parts of the body."
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"name": "Can liver disease caused by diabetes cause swelling?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Yes, diabetes can lead to fat accumulation on the liver, possibly progressing to cirrhosis. Cirrhosis impairs the liver's ability to produce essential proteins, leading to protein deficiency and subsequent swelling in the extremities."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "How does the right side of the heart contribute to swelling in diabetics?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Problems with the right side of the heart can cause blood congestion in the extremities, leading to swelling. This condition can be diagnosed through a clinical examination or an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart)."
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"name": "When should a diabetic seek medical attention for swelling in their extremities?",
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"text": "If a diabetic experiences swelling in the hands, notably in the palm area, or in the feet, accompanied by a feeling of heaviness during movement or difficulty raising the hands, they should immediately consult a specialist doctor."
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"name": "What are the global implications of diabetes?",
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"text": "Diabetes is a major noncommunicable disease
