People with diabetes of
more glucose in their blood may lead to serious
thing, incuding skin problems.
Normally patients are not vigilant about the diseases that is happening inside
and out of their bodies. Skin diseases
are common to people. Diabetic patients with skin disease should be diagonized promptly. Proper treatment can be provided to diabetic patients if they caught early.
It is a condition that
affects the color of the skin. In this condition, the creation of pigments are destroyed and they result in
patches of the discolored skin. Vitiligo often affects the chest
,abdomen,elbows, knees, and hands, but it might be found on the face (around
the mouth, nostrils, and eyes). This conditionis due to type 1 diabetes.
Treatment options include topical steroids,
ultraviolet light treatments, and micropigmentation.
Staphylococcus:
It is a group of bacteria
that causes various number of diseases all over the tissues of the body.Staphylococcus is more
familiarly known as Staph. It is an infection that runs deep. The other type of this infection is fungal. It can be
in the feet, body folds, genetials, and the nails. In rare situations, a serious complication known as scalded skin syndrome can develop. In breastfeeding women, Staph can result in mastitis (inflammation of the breast) or in abscess of the breast.
Staphylococcal breast abscesses can release bacteria into the mother's milk.
Acanthosis nigricans:
Acanthois nigricans is a skin disease. It makes the skin to darker, thick, velvety and crease. Obesity
can lead to acanthosis nigricans, and it
is often found in people with obesity-related insulin resistance. Some
medicines, particularly hormones such as human growth hormone or birth
control pills, can also cause acanthosis nigricans. It usually appears
slowly and doesn't cause any symptoms other than
skin changes. It is frequently found in people with diabetes.
Atherosclerosis:
It is
the condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened and forming
plaque around the artery wall. It disrupts the flow of blood around
the body and causing serious cardiovascular problems. When the blood vessels supplying
the skin become narrow, changes occur due to a lack of oxygen. Loss of hair,
thinning and shiny skin, thickened and discolored toe nails, and cold skin are
symptoms of atherosclerosis.
Necrobiosis lipoidica dibeticorum:
It is caused by change in the blood vessels, collagen and fat content
underneath the skin. The overlaying skin becomes thinned and reddened. It is itchy and painful. If
sores do not break open, treatment is not necessary. See your health care
provider for treatment if the sores do break open or if the lesions are
painful.There are many different types of skin diseases that should be
addressed when a person is diabetic. Often by simply keeping a close eye on
your body, eating a proper diet, getting exercise, and taking your medications,
you will be able to keep these skin conditions at bay and stay healthy.
To stay healthy with diabetes
· Follow the healthy
eating plan that you and your doctor or dietitian have worked out.
·
Be active a total of
30 minutes most days. Ask your doctor what activities are best for you.
·
Take your medicines
as directed
·
Check your blood
glucose every day. Each time you check your blood glucose, write the number
in your record book.
·
Check your feet
every day for cuts, blisters, sores, swelling, redness, or sore toenails.
·
Brush and floss your
teeth every day.
·
Control your blood
pressure and cholesterol.
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