Having diabetes not only affects your body but its symptoms also appear on the skin. Normally the initial symptoms of diabetes appear through the skin only. Pimples on the skin of the genitals are considered its initial symptom.
Apart from this, any cut or wound on the skin takes longer time to heal also due to diabetes. Apart from this, many symptoms related to diabetes also appear on the skin. After recognizing these symptoms, you should immediately get your sugar level checked and start treatment.
Diabetes is the most rapidly spreading disease these days. Due to changed lifestyle and wrong eating habits, this disease is now affecting the youth also. In case of diabetes, its effect is also visible on the skin. This also includes dryness of the skin, spots on the calves, formation of dark patches, red rashes and darkening of the skin. If such changes are seen on the skin, one should immediately consult a doctor and get tested for diabetes.
skin effects
Dr. Bhavuk Dheer, former head of the department of dermatology at RML Hospital, says that in case of diabetes, waking up repeatedly at night to urinate is usually the initial symptom. Along with this, symptoms also appear on the skin in the beginning of diabetes. Many types of changes are seen on the skin. Dryness of skin, red rashes at many places on the skin. In which pain and itching is felt.
With this, the skin in the armpits, neck and other places becomes black, which is called acanthosis nigricans. Small blisters may also appear on hands and feet. There may be open wounds or ulcers in the toes and fingers. Diabetes also causes gangrene, for which there is no treatment. Along with this, the skin can also become thin.
Do this remedy immediately
If the mentioned symptoms appear on the skin, you should immediately get your sugar level checked. It is very important to control the sugar level. Consult a doctor and start medicines for diabetes management. Avoid bathing with hot water, it makes the skin dry. Moisturize the skin. If there is itching on the skin, avoid scratching, this will make the problem more serious. Keep feet dry and clean. Make changes in your daily routine and diet.