I started on insulin yesterday after 3 months of extra high glucose readings. The tip of my little finger has experienced some numbness of late and I'm afraid it is a consequence of dupredrens contracture. In case you are unaware of what that is I'll fill you in. It is a involuntary curving of the little and ring finger of the hand. The little finger on my left hand has curved so much that the tip of the finger normally rests in my palm. I can move it about half an inch. I am experiencing some curvature in my right hand as well but it may never be a serious problem or it could curl rapidly.
My concern is that the disease will cause an interruption in the blood flow to my finger so I'm exploring the possibility of amputation. My father suffered from the same malady and because of his work it caused him problems so he had his amputated.
It seems some things that are minor inconveniences when we are young can become serious problems when we get older. I have done a good job of controlling my diabetes over the years but the older one gets the harder it is to stay healthy.
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