{"id":722,"date":"2018-02-06T06:08:30","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T00:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:11:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:41:36","slug":"skin-problems-in-diabetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/skin-problems-in-diabetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Problems in Diabetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/skin-problems-in-diabetics\/#Skin_Problems_in_Diabetics_%E2%80%93_Why_does_it_happen\" title=\"Skin Problems in Diabetics &#8211; Why does it happen?\">Skin Problems in Diabetics &#8211; Why does it happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/skin-problems-in-diabetics\/#What_kind_of_problems\" title=\"What kind of problems ?\">What kind of problems ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/skin-problems-in-diabetics\/#Skin_Problems_in_Diabetics_%E2%80%93_How_Can_You_Manage_It\" title=\"Skin Problems in Diabetics &#8211; How Can You Manage It?\">Skin Problems in Diabetics &#8211; How Can You Manage It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/skin-problems-in-diabetics\/#How_Can_BeatO_help\" title=\"How Can BeatO help?\">How Can BeatO help?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">Diabetes can affect many parts of your body, including your skin. Skin problems in diabetics is a common phenomenon. When diabetes affects the skin, it\u2019s often a sign that your blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high. This could mean that:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">-You have undiagnosed diabetes, or pre-diabetes<br \/>-Your treatment for diabetes needs to be adjusted<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F722\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">Luckily, these skin problems can be prevented or easily treated if caught early. These include bacterial infections, fungal infections, and itching.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/beato.app.link\/Coach\"><strong>Exclusive: Free Health Coach Session!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/VMtHrPFB6qXVu1Wsyj9F8kivZm5cIvcmJQrKFuOrPnBhHZ_J0oQnCqDhusQhXPqeVLwN8J0BQo62gpyEH_CcjmOYGxqo186-Nk0GhLYe03BeVHfiDdfNqRBSsDBCkweACYwJixpE\" alt=\"Skin Problems in Diabetics - Why does it happen?\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.w2eb7i7uq3jr\" class=\"c0 c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Problems_in_Diabetics_%E2%80%93_Why_does_it_happen\"><\/span><span class=\"c1\">Skin Problems in Diabetics &#8211; Why does it happen?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">High blood glucose levels makes Diabetics prone to dry skin as the body loses fluids and becomes dry. Diabetic neuropathy or nerve damage also causes skin problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.jz8bez8tpwvd\" class=\"c0 c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_problems\"><\/span><span class=\"c1\">What kind of problems ?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">The following describes general skin problems that may occur in Diabetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">Bacterial Infections are common in diabetics. The Inflamed tissues are usually hot, swollen, red, and painful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Styes &#8211; infections of the glands of the eyelid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Boils<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Folliculitis- infections of the hair follicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Carbuncles- deep infections of the skin and the tissue underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Infections around the nails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c2\">Fungal Infections<\/span><span class=\"c4\"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"c3\">The yeast-like fungus causes itchy rashes of moist, red areas surrounded by tiny blisters and scales. These infections often occur in warm, moist folds of the skin. Problem areas are under the breasts, around the nails, between fingers and toes, corners of the mouth, under the foreskin (in uncircumcised men), and in the armpits and groin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c2\">Itching<br \/><\/span><span class=\"c3\">\u00a0It can be caused by a yeast infection, dry skin, or poor blood circulation. Poor blood circulation is the cause of itching . Itchiest areas may be the lower parts of the legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c2\">Allergic reactions<\/span><span class=\"c3\">&#8211; to your medicines or insulin pills. In such cases consult your doctor immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c2\">Other specific skin problems include\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c3\">&#8211; skin discoloration, blisters, rashes, thickening of skin, ring-arc shaped rashes, pea-like bumps on the skin, raised yellow, waxy skin. Consult your dermatologist for an opinion in such cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ORySUTlkCVvs3QzwpRGPQrBWOW8Bjgm8we6ApUK9WpWR1jOg7pDL5YFuKwAgI4QtGzBIQAEuSJe7nNqffqD58lVL0c2kyG2PLRMxgTCylz4v02-OqajP7G1PxLMXQZJ6zUhRUDZT\" alt=\"Skin Problems in Diabetics - How Can You Manage It?\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.oqyvebxmrghv\" class=\"c0 c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Problems_in_Diabetics_%E2%80%93_How_Can_You_Manage_It\"><\/span><span class=\"c1\">Skin Problems in Diabetics &#8211; How Can You Manage It?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c10\"><span class=\"c3\">You should take the following steps to avoid skin problems in diabetics-<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Ensure regular blood sugar monitoring with the help of a compact and easy to use mobile based glucometer as this will help maintain normal sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Keep your sugar levels in control<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Keep skin clean and dry particularly the skin under breasts, armpits and groin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Avoid hot baths and showers<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Prevent dry skin. Moisturize your skin to prevent chapping in cold weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Treat cuts the right way. Wash minor cuts with soap and water. Only use an antibiotic cream or ointment if your doctor says it&#8217;s okay<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Use mild shampoos<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Avoid over exposure to the sun<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 Do not use feminine hygiene sprays<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c3\">\u2022 See a dermatologist (skin doctor) about skin problems<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/beato.app.link\/Coach\"><strong>Exclusive: Free Health Coach Session!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-for-diabetes-caregivers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read More &#8211; Tips For Diabetes Caregivers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h.serr4m6fp7yl\" class=\"c0 c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_BeatO_help\"><\/span><span class=\"c1\">How Can BeatO help?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c4\">Diabetes care and diabetes management is an on-going practice which must be proactively opted for by every diabetic. With BeatO, you are not only empowered to check your blood sugar levels regularly using the mobile based&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c4\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c4\"> from the comfort of wherever you are, but you are also connected to your personalized <\/span><span class=\"c4\">diabetes educator<\/span><span class=\"c4 c9\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c3\">to get tips on taking care of your skin and making a healthy diet plan to ensure your skin and body gets all the essential nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c5 c4\"><a class=\"c12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id%3Dcom.healtharx.beato%26referrer%3Dutm_source%253Dadmob%2526utm_medium%253DWebsiteBlog_SkinProblemsForDiabetics_AprilBlog%2526anid%253Dadmob&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1649850173210877&amp;usg=AOvVaw27uS-9UtKhLVPkVY3uYc-Z\">Get the best health advice with BeatO.<\/a><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11596,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/722"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=722"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19170,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/722\/revisions\/19170"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11596"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}