The diabetes is a common disease It affects approximately 10% of the world’s population, and its incidence continues to increase. Many people know someone with this condition or are patients, and although diabetes complications are usually associated with internal organs, the skin can also be a clear reflection of metabolic health, it has been established.
The doctor Delza Cantodermatologist-internist at the Dominican Dermatological Institute and Skin Surgery “Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz, analyzes the topic.
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Diabetes and skin
The elevated blood glucose levels in the blood significantly affect the normal functioning of the skin in different ways, and recognizing the signals that the skin sends can help control and prevent major problems.
The dermatologist specifies that when blood sugar levels are high, the body responds in various ways.
“In the skin, these changes can manifest themselves through recurrent infections, such as those caused by fungi or bacteria, which become difficult to treat,” says the doctor.
That is why, when changes such as yellow or greenish nails, peeling on the feet or recurrent infections, it is suspected that there is a decompensation of blood glucose, explains the doctor.
Itching in the body
Canto explains that in dermatological consultations, one of the frequent reasons that leads to suspicion of a metabolic disorder is the presence of itching on the body and dry skin and when no specific lesions or other relevant indicators are observed in the clinical history.
diabetic foot
Among the most feared complications in these patients It is the diabetic foot. This is the alteration of the nerve endings in the feet and the compromise of blood circulation. For this reason, many patients may develop loss of sensitivity, causing the patient to not perceive pain from bumps, ulcers or infections. All this damage delays the healing process. Therefore, periodic checkups of your feet are recommended to identify any alterations in time.
Prevention
The skin specialist highlights that the good news is that many of these skin complications can be prevented. Keeping glucose levels under control is the first step, but there are also complementary measures that can help.
Dermatological
Canto remembers that in the Dominican Dermatological Institute and Skin Surgery Patients with diabetes can find specialized care to treat skin conditions related to their disease, in addition to offering personalized treatments with IDCP’s own medications to improve skin health.
The use of mild soaps and emollients to hydrate the skin, adequate water intake and regular check-ups with the dermatologist in the event of any change are recommended.
