Anil Reddy Anil Reddy Asked 8 months ago

Is swollen ankles a symptom of diabetes?

My feet and ankles have been swelling up quite a bit lately, especially towards the end of the day. My neighbour mentioned that swollen ankles can sometimes be a sign of diabetes. Is there any truth to that?

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Girish Patel Girish Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Haan bhai, swollen ankles can be a lot of things, diabetes is one possibility. My ankles swell just thinking about Monday morning meetings, but seriously, get it checked. Don't play doctor with Google.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Swollen ankles can be due to many reasons, including diabetes, but also heart issues, kidney problems, or even just standing too long. Don't jump to conclusions and worry yourself. The best thing is to see a doctor to find out exactly what's going on.

Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Beta, pair mein sujan kai baaton se ho sakti hai. Hamesha doctor ko dikhana chahiye. Kabhi-kabhi zyada namak bhi sujan karta hai. But don't delay, health is precious.

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Deepa Sharma Deepa Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Swollen ankles can be a sign of diabetes, especially if uncontrolled, and can lead to serious complications if ignored. I had a relative who thought it was nothing and later faced severe issues. Please, please see a doctor immediately. It's not something to self-diagnose.

Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, my grandma had swollen ankles and it was her diabetes acting up. But my friend got it from just standing too much at work. So yeah, it CAN be diabetes, but could be other stuff too. Go get a checkup, simple as that.

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Ramesh Jain Ramesh Jain Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Look, swollen ankles definitely need attention. Diabetes tests like blood sugar are usually not too expensive, even at local labs. Don't put it off thinking about money. Early diagnosis can save you a lot of cost and hassle in the long run with any condition.

Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Oh, swollen ankles are so uncomfortable! Yes, it can be related to diabetes, but it's also common for other reasons like standing all day or even hormonal changes. It's best to get it checked out by a doctor to rule out anything serious and get proper advice. Don't worry too much but do take action!

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