Diabetes is no longer a disease of a select few, but has become a mainstream lifestyle disease affecting millions of women, men and children around the world. But do you know that uncontrolled sugar level in the blood not only badly affects many body parts but also the skin?
More than 75 percent of people worldwide suffer from type 2 diabetes related skin problems. Diabetes can cause new skin problems and worsen old ones. According to dermatologist Dr. Rinki Kapoor, "Most people with pre-diabetic or diabetic conditions experience some or the other skin issue at some point in their lives. In some cases, the skin changes you see are the onset of diabetes." Or if you already have diabetes, it means your dosage needs to be adjusted."
how to handle the problem
Keep skin clean and dry, especially in problem areas
Check your body regularly for any problems
Avoid using extremely hot showers
Treat the wound immediately, use lip balm
Drink plenty of water, treat cuts and wounds immediately
Eat blackberries, aloe vera, tomato amla, curd, cinnamon
Home remedy
Use a skin pack made of two teaspoons honey with half teaspoon turmeric.
Apply ghee on the lips and around them, add one-fourth baking soda in a warm bath
Meet your specialist to know the right skin management with diabetes
Negligence of long term skin problem makes it difficult to treat
When to visit a skin specialist - Diabetes can cause many other skin problems. Most skin problems are not harmful, but even a minor problem can become serious in people who have diabetes. Only a specialist can identify skin problems caused by diabetes and help in managing them.
Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or a related expert.
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