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Rashes On Ankle, Looks Like Sugar In Blood, Family History Of Diabetes. Should Go For Sugar Test?
I have a rash on the insidde of my ankles it hot and uncomfortable(NO itch ). I did spend some time outdoors this weekend, but it only showed up just today (two days later). I have compared rashes , and the closest rash that fits is from too much sugar in blood. I have diabetes in my family historys, but have not devolpoed it yet. My fathers ankles looked the same. Should I head to the doc for sugar test?
Mon, 6 May 2013
Hello,
You have strong family history of Diabetes.
So there are chances that you may have developed Diabetes.
You have history of outing for two days, so you are expose to heat and trauma.
This may be due to excess use.
If you are suspicious that his may be due to high blood sugars than be tested.
If you blood sugars are high than control it.
Give good rest and wound care to the foot.
You have strong family history of Diabetes.
So there are chances that you may have developed Diabetes.
You have history of outing for two days, so you are expose to heat and trauma.
This may be due to excess use.
If you are suspicious that his may be due to high blood sugars than be tested.
If you blood sugars are high than control it.
Give good rest and wound care to the foot.
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