preventing serious diabetic complications.

             preventing serious diabetic complications.

Diabetes is not just a problem of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes also causes other health problems. One of them is diabetic skin problems.

Sugar imbalances in our blood not only negatively affect other organs of the body but also our skin. People with diabetes suffer from dry skin, rashes, itching, blisters, darkening of the skin, redness and infection. 

That is why people with diabetes need to pay extra attention to their skin. In this article, let's see the simple tips on how diabetic patients should take care of their skin.

Diabetes and skin problems 

Due to diabetes, the glucose level in the blood increases and the blood flow in the body becomes disturbed. As a result, blood vessels and nerves do not get enough blood and nutrients.

This decrease in blood flow reduces the skin's ability to heal and damages the skin's collagen. This causes the white blood cells to lose their ability to fight infection.

Skin problems in diabetic patients

Skin cells damaged by high blood sugar lose their ability to function properly. In the early stages of diabetes, they experience skin discolouration. These moles can appear on the neck or on the underarms. Due to low blood flow, they experience itching in various parts of the body.

Skin sensitivity is a side effect of diabetes. Diabetes can slow the healing of wounds, leaving patients at greater risk for infections and other serious problems. As a result, the infections spread further and the situation is likely to get worse.

How should people with diabetes take care of their skin?

Follow a healthy lifestyle: Diabetes medications, exercise, and a controlled diet should be followed to keep diabetes under control. Psoriasis symptoms should be monitored immediately.

* Keep your skin clean and some areas dry. Areas especially under the armpits, under the breasts, between the toes and around the groin should be kept dry.

* Hot baths can further dry out your skin. However, bathing twice a day helps keep your skin clean and reduces sweating. There is no risk of infection.

* Try to keep your skin moisturized. Moisturizer can be applied for this. Because dry skin can cause allergies.

* Cuts and wounds on the hands and feet of diabetic patients do not heal immediately. So hands and feet should be carefully observed. Diabetic patients should wear flat shoes that fit them. In case of cuts and bruises, seek medical attention immediately. and apply the antibiotic ointment your doctor prescribes. 

* Diabetic patients should wear SPF 40 sunscreen every day when going out. Sunscreen protects the skin from sun damage and its harmful effects.

* People with diabetes should drink plenty of water to keep themselves hydrated.

Diabetic patients Include foods like cinnamon, pomegranate, aloe vera, berries, tomatoes, gooseberry, curd, and lemon in their diet from time to time.*