Physician Elisabeth Salada named a way to identify type 2 diabetes by external signs, according to Express.
According to her, yellow nails may indicate the presence of a disease. The specialist said that diabetics are more susceptible to a fungal infection called onychomycosis, due to which the toenails acquire a yellowish tint and become more brittle. At the same time, the doctor emphasized that a change in the texture and color of nails can be a sign of a number of serious diseases.
Earlier, scientists identified a disease that increases the risk of complications from coronavirus. According to them, people with diabetic retinopathy have a fivefold increased risk of intubation when infected with coronavirus. Diabetic retinopathy develops in diabetes and is characterized by damage to the small blood vessels of the eye.