Hair loss on the legs is a diabetic complication. As far as I am concerned, a very welcome one!I have also noticed that the coarse hairs have gone - I never did shave my legs, but perhaps ought to have done - now I do not need to.
This is probably benign, also called "idiopathic". You can check it out on the internet. I have a benign tremor in my right hand which shows itself if I try to pour out tea without supporting the pot with my left hand. I also have trouble cutting the nails on my left hand. The more a person tenses up to try to stop the tremor, the worse it is. This kind of tremor is harmless, just annoying.My doctor noticed a tremor in my right hand
I have found knee high compression stockings extremely helpful for a swollen leg and ankle. My GP prescribes them for me, and as I am (well) over 60 they are free. At first I tried the off the peg sort, but my feet are too large in proportion to my skinny calves, so they were no use at all. Next I was prescribed made to measure ones. These are great. I have to go to my pharmacist every so often to be measured for them. To my delight, they are available in black as well as the standard beige. These days compression stockings are much worn by runners and other athletes, so no need to feel embarrassed. My GP had no idea abut compression stockings, unfortunately it is not part of their training. I had to find everything out for myself and tell her. They are a bit of a faff to put on, which should be done first thing after getting out of bed, when one's legs are at their least swollen. However the immediate comfort makes the struggle worth while.I had on flat shoes but swollen legs and feet
I am not convinced your fall was due to diabetes. If you have been somewhat inactive lately, your legs may have become weak, and that could have caused it. If you can, I strongly advise increasing your physical activity as soon as you are recovered enough. I don't know your age, but the older we get, the weaker, unless we try quite hard to keep our strength. Even mild exercise is also often helpful against T2 diabetes, so it would be a win win activity.I had a bad fall 2 weeks ago. My legs couldn't hold me upright
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