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How Can Hair Loss In A Type 2 Diabetic Be Treated And Cured?
Question: I have diabetes type 2, i have it from 4 years..i was taking it regularly until last year ..i stopped because of expenses . Until recently i started again . I am having hair loss problems lately, i am losing a lot of hair , is it because my sugar levels are very high?
Brief Answer:
About hair loss and Diabetes:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
High blood sugar does not cause hair loss. The treatment you are actually taking for Diabetes seems good, but you need to check glucose level and keep monitoring HbA1c (the mean glucose level of the last three months).
Regarding to hair loss, i would suggest to check thyroid gland function (TSH,FT4 and FT3), a full blood count and iron level.
These are the most common causes of hair loss.
If they result within the normal ranges, see a dermatologist for local treatment.
Hope i have answered your query.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta
About hair loss and Diabetes:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
High blood sugar does not cause hair loss. The treatment you are actually taking for Diabetes seems good, but you need to check glucose level and keep monitoring HbA1c (the mean glucose level of the last three months).
Regarding to hair loss, i would suggest to check thyroid gland function (TSH,FT4 and FT3), a full blood count and iron level.
These are the most common causes of hair loss.
If they result within the normal ranges, see a dermatologist for local treatment.
Hope i have answered your query.
Best wishes,
Dr.mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Brief Answer:
about diabetes and hair loss;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Type 1 Diabetes has autoimmune etiology and these patients have a tendency for other pathologies with autoimmune origin such as alopecia areata (patchy hair loss, not diffuse).
So, diffuse hair loss does not have any relation to Diabetes.
Please check for the above-mentioned pathologies.
Hope I have been helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
about diabetes and hair loss;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Type 1 Diabetes has autoimmune etiology and these patients have a tendency for other pathologies with autoimmune origin such as alopecia areata (patchy hair loss, not diffuse).
So, diffuse hair loss does not have any relation to Diabetes.
Please check for the above-mentioned pathologies.
Hope I have been helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
if someone has type 2 can it change to type 1 or does it remain type 2
Brief Answer:
About type 2 Diabetes;
Detailed Answer:
Ho again,
It can not chamge grom type 2 to type 1, but you should be sure its type 2. You need to check the antibodies of pancreas to rule out autoimmunity ( type 1).
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About type 2 Diabetes;
Detailed Answer:
Ho again,
It can not chamge grom type 2 to type 1, but you should be sure its type 2. You need to check the antibodies of pancreas to rule out autoimmunity ( type 1).
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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