Skin Care For Diabetics
February 11, 2009
Diabetes has become a big problem for many lately. Even children can be affected by diabetes. This is one disease that can affect any part of your body. This includes your skin as well. Diabetics tend to have skin problems caused by diabetes.
As a matter of fact, some even argue that the skin condition is actually a sign that the person is diabetic. But there is nothing to worry about, because with proper care, these skin problems can be taken care of.
This should be mentioned that diabetics are more prone to skin disorders than regular people. Some of the skin disorders are itching, fungal infections, bacterial infections, etc. But there are other skin problems that only a diabetes patient can have. They are diabetic blisters, dermopathy, etc.
Apart from the mentioned skin problems there are another two ways in which this disease can affect your skin. If your blood sugar level is high then your body tends to lose fluid, leaving the skin dehydrated. This makes the skin itchy and would make you want to scratch the skin. At the same time dry skin tend to crack, which allows germs to enter the body and cause infection.
To prevent these skin problems, keep your skin dry and clean at all times. Double check the areas where water might stay hidden like between the toes, under arms, between the legs, etc. Use talcum power for these areas.
You have to be extra careful about your feet. Make it a habit of checking if they have any sores or cuts.
If you have diabetes, it is better to avoid hot showers and baths. Go for a warm bath, because the hot water will make the skin even drier when your skin is already dry due to loss of fluid. Apply lotion or moisturizer after bath, but avoid the toe areas. That would only attract the fungus and cause infections.
Drink plentiful amounts of water to keep the skin well hydrated. And wear cotton attires, as cotton allows air to pass through the material.
Do not neglect cuts and bruises, take care of them immediately. Cuts can cause complicated infections.
Last but not the least, keep diabetes under control.
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