Researchers from the UK, reporting in this month's Diabetes Care, investigated whether the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome was increased among people who went on to develop diabetes years later:"The researchers found that people who had been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome were 36% more likely to later be diagnosed with diabetes, regardless of other diabetes risk factors."
- WebMD, Carpal Tunnel May Predict Diabetes
Certainly, having carpal tunnel syndrome does not ensure a diagnosis of diabetes. But it can be a heads-up to have your blood sugar checked. High blood sugars, even in the pre-diabetes state, can have a damaging impact on nerves.
For the Diabetes Care study:
Increased Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome up to 10 Years Before Diagnosis of Diabetes
For WebMD's review of carpal tunnel syndrome:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
