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Does Diabetes Cause Swollen Feet?

Lately, my feet are very swollen, puffy and they feel like they tingle. Does this mean that I have diabetes. I currently take Metformin, because my OB said that my glucose was too high while trying to get pregnant. I want to make sure I do not have full blown diabetes.
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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To confirm Diabetes you can do a fasting plasma glucose abd HBA1c. Metformin is the first line drug for diabetes due to insulin resistance. The problem with your feet suggest that you may have neuropathy. The reason for edema should be evaluated. Diabetic patients are more prone to develop neuropathy. In addition, you should check your bp and TSH level. In addition, if you had menstrual irregularities you should rule out PCOD by an ultrasound scan of lower abdomen. For any further query please don't hesitate to write back and thanks for posting your concern in HCM. Regards
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Does Diabetes Cause Swollen Feet?

To confirm Diabetes you can do a fasting plasma glucose abd HBA1c. Metformin is the first line drug for diabetes due to insulin resistance. The problem with your feet suggest that you may have neuropathy. The reason for edema should be evaluated. Diabetic patients are more prone to develop neuropathy. In addition, you should check your bp and TSH level. In addition, if you had menstrual irregularities you should rule out PCOD by an ultrasound scan of lower abdomen. For any further query please don t hesitate to write back and thanks for posting your concern in HCM. Regards