Signs of skin infection are:

• Redness
• Itching
• Throbbing pain (pain my be absent, if the patient has developed peripheral neuropathy)
• Non-healing wound.

How Should a Diabetic Take Care of His Skin?

Diabetics should:

• Keep the skin clean. Persons with dry skin should use soap containing moisturisers.

• Dry off well after having a bath.

• Use talcum powder to prevent moisture in the folds of the skin, such as the groin, between the toes, under the breasts, and in armpits.

• Avoid very hot baths and showers if they have loss of sensation because they can easily burn themselves without knowing it.

• Prevent dry skin. Scratching dry, itchy skin can break the skin. Broken skin is prone to bacterial infections.

• Use moisturisers, in winters to prevent chapping of skin.

• Wear cotton underwear, which allows better circulation of air.

• Drink lots of water.

• Treat cuts quickly.

What is Diabetic Dermopathy?

It is a skin disorder found in up to 50% of male adults and 30% of female adults with diabetes. The lesions are round or oval. They are red or reddish brown in appearance and measure 1-3 inches. They usually occur on the thigh or shin region but may also appear on the scalp, forearm or trunk. There is no definite treatment and the lesions tend to disappear spontaneously after several years.

What is Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum?

It is a skin condition usually on the lower part of the legs. The lesions can be small or large. The lesions are usually raised, yellow and waxy in appearance and often have a purple border. It is mostly seen in young women.

Steps on taking care of diabetic skin

# After you wash with a mild soap, make sure you rinse and dry yourself well. Check places where water can hide, such as under the arms, under the breasts, between the legs, and between the toes.

# Keep your skin moist by using a lotion or cream after you wash. Ask your doctor to suggest one.

# Drink lots of fluids, such as water, to keep your skin moist and healthy.

# Wear all-cotton underwear. Cotton allows air to move around your body better.

# Check your skin after you wash. Make sure you have no dry, red, or sore spots that might lead to an infection.

# Tell your doctor about any skin problems.

When Should the Doctor be Consulted?

Consult the doctor if there is:
• Redness, swelling, pus or pain that might indicate a bacterial infection
• Ringworm, vaginal itching or other signs of a fungal infection
• Blisters or bumps anywhere, especially on the backs of fingers, hands, toes, arms, legs or buttocks
• Rashes, bumps or pits near insulin injection sites.

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• April 24, 2009 -- Diabetes Care: Learn to live with it (0)

Once diabetes sets in, all you have to do is to learn the diabetes care tactics of not aggravating the situation.

DIABETES CARE: ASK YOURSELF THESE POINTERS?

Here is a do-by-yourself diabetes care set of queries to judge whether you fall in the vulnerable group of diabetics or not?

It is divided into five groups on various aspects of your day-to-day life?

But, stick to the first or the instant reply that comes to your mind; and be true to yourself!

There are only two parameters:

FULL MARKS: 10

FAIL MARKS: 05

So, let’s get going?

(A) SITUATIONS SPEAK: OPT FOR DIABETES CARE

1. If you need to meet your friend staying on the fourth floor, would you climb the stairs or opt for the lift?

2. What would you go for: cooking by yourself or the readymade dish from the counter?

(B) CHANGE YOUR HABITS: ADOPT DIABETES CARE TACTICS

1. How many hours do you walk or move your body daily?

2. Do you exercise your limbs, and above all the joints?

(C) MENTAL STRENGTH: KEY TO DIABETES CARE

1. How often do you get tense/nervous/shaky/feel deprived/ become angry and worried?

2. Have you ever done any meditation or breathing exercises to strengthen the internal organs of your body?

(D) PLEASING PALATE MOVES CAN DEFEAT DIABETES CARE OBJECTIVES

1. Are you a connoisseur of good food?

2. Did you dare to deprive yourself of your favorite food item because it is too high in carbohydrate or rich in fats (therefore calories)?

(E) FAMILY HISTORY SPEAKS VOLUMES: DIABETES CARE THE WAY OUT

1. Does any one in your family ever suffered from any stroke, heart disease, breathing problems?

2. Do you have any family history of diabetes?

3. Are you going for regular medical check-ups?

THE ANSWERS

(A) 1= Full marks: 10: If you climb

(A) 2= Full marks: 10: Cooking by yourself

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(B) 1= Full marks: 10: At least 30 minutes

(B) 2= Full marks: 10: Daily

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(C) 1= Full marks: 10: Rarely

(C) 2= Full marks: 10: Daily

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(D) 1= Full marks: 10: Yes

(D) 2= Full marks: 10: Always

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(E) 1= Full marks: 10: None

(E) 2= Full marks: 10: None

(E) 3= Full marks: 10: Yes

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ANALYSIS: if you score ‘Fail Marks’ in even one question, you fall in the vulnerable group.

In other words, you need to change your lifestyle and go for the diabetes care strategy at the earliest.

Remember, it is never too late to begin a positive step in life.

Immediately consult a medical expert; do the required medical examinations; and zealously follow the diabetes care advice of the medical expert.

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• July 13, 2009 -- Diabetes Signs of Skin Infection (0)