Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is diabetes causing strange pain in the hand?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Think Carpal Tunnel: I frequently have patients come to me being told they have diabetic neuropathy in their hands. This is in fact fairly uncommon unless the foot neuropathy is very severe. Think carpal tunnel syndrome instead. This is a very common disorder and can be easily diagnosed with a good physical exam or a nerve conduction study.
Answered 3/1/2016
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I worry that my diabetes is out of hand, causing lots of problems? I'm very young.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've been having warm sensation in fingers on both hands. No diabetes. Not sick. What could be causing this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have diabetes. I have severe burning and 'shocking' pain in my hands quite often. Is this diabetes or something else?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My hands and arms go numb, could my diabetes be the cause?
Does diabetes cause severe arm and hand pain?
Can diabetes cause tingling in arm and hand?
I have diabetes. When my sugar is elevated, my extremities (especially hands) feel icy cold, much colder than the rest of my body. What causes this?
What causes elbow pain and pain/weakness in bicep with sharp wrist pain and shooting finger pain? No diabetes had carpal tunnel realease 4months ago
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
