For years, I silently struggled with swollen ankles, puffy feet, and heavy legs. It wasn’t just discomfort—it was visible, persistent swelling that left clear dents in my skin whenever I pressed down, a condition known as pitting edema. The most baffling part? I was young, relatively healthy, and wasn’t on any medications. My bloated face and balloon-like ankles seemed like isolated cosmetic issues at first, but they were symptoms of a deeper imbalance I had never considered: my blood sugar. Edema occurs when fluid becomes trapped in the body’s tissues, most often in the lower legs, feet, and ankles. Doctors...
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