Type 2 diabetes: Hair loss could be caused by having high blood sugars in the body


When a person has type 2 diabetes, the body still breaks down carbohydrate from the food and drink and turns it into glucose. The pancreas responds to this by releasing insulin, however, this insulin can’t work properly, and blood sugar levels keep rising and more insulin is released. This plays havoc on the body with various warning signs that blood sugar levels are too high.

When you don’t have insulin or it isn’t used effectively, sugar can build up in your blood, said Healthline.

The site added: “That excess sugar can damage organs all over your body, including your eyes, nerves, and kidneys.

“It can also damage your blood vessels.

“These vessels carry oxygen around your body to nourish organs and tissues.

“Damaged blood vessels may not be able to deliver enough oxygen to nourish your hair follicles.

“This lack of oxygen can affect your normal hair growth cycle.”

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Endocrinologist Dr Kevin Pantalone said: “Often what happens with symptoms in type 2 diabetes is that people minimise it or rationalise them and they get worse until they become severe enough that they have to see someone.

“They have excessive weight loss or are really tired of peeing all night.

“Because symptoms of diabetes are often subtle or non-existent, especially around the onset, it’s important to see your doctor regularly for a check-up and testing.”

In a study published in JDD, the use of biotin supplements in helping prevent hair loss was investigated.

The study noted: “Biotin is an essential water-soluble vitamin that acts as a cofactor in carbon dioxide transfer in some carboxylase enzymes which are involved in fatty acid synthesis.


When a person has type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to effectively use insulin to bring glucose into the cells.

This causes the body to rely on other energy sources in the tissues, muscles and organs.

This creates a chain reaction which can cause a variety of symptoms.

Constant hunger, a lack of energy, weight loss, excessive thirst and frequent urination are other symptoms caused by having high blood sugars in the body.

If you have experienced any of these symptoms it’s important to speak with your GP who will be able to determine the cause.

Published at Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:46:02 +0000



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