Diabetes, a disease of high blood glucose, is known to cause extreme thirst, blurred vision, fatigue, and increased urination. However, the presence of signs on the skin can also indicate the condition.
Type 1 diabetes (caused by a genetic disorder) and type 2 diabetes (related to lifestyle) can lead to serious health complications in the largest organ of the human body: the skin.
The main process is glycation, which occurs when excess sugar binds to skin proteins, leaving them hardened and brittle. Collagen, for example, is a protein; with this phenomenon, therefore, the skin is dry and has little elasticity.
Diabetes is a disease whose main feature is a rise in blood sugar levels. Severe and mostly silent, it can affect many parts of the body, such as the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, without treatment.Oscar Wong / Getty Images
***** Picture-exam-of-blood.jpgDiabetes is caused by an increase in blood glucose, which is called hyperglycemia. This is due to defects in the secretion or action of pancreatic insulin.moodboard / Getty Images
***** Picture-applying-insulin-in-the-tummy.jpgThe main function of insulin is to promote the entry of glucose into the cells so that the sugar can be used for cell activity. Lack of insulin or defects in its action cause glucose to build up in the blood, which, when circulating in the body, damages other organs in the body.Peter Dazeley / Getty Images
***** Image-person-eating-dish-with-potatoes.jpgOne of the leading causes of illness is malnutrition. Poor diets based on processed and sugary foods, for example, can cause diabetes. In addition, lack of exercise also helpsPeter Cade / Getty Images
***** Photo-showing-doctors-diabetics-machine-for-children.jpgDiabetes can be divided into three main types. Type 1, when the pancreas stops producing insulin, is the most common type and appears from birth. Type 1 carriers require daily insulin injections to maintain normal blood glucose levels.Mascot / Getty Images
**** Photo-checking-the-glucose.jpgType 2 diabetes is the most common disease. It occurs when the patient develops insulin resistance or does not produce a sufficient amount of hormones. Treatment controls regular physical activity and diet.Arthur Debat / Getty Images
****** Imagine-woman-pregnant.jpgPregnancy diabetes affects pregnant women and they generally have a family history of the disease. Insulin resistance mainly occurs from the second trimester and can lead to complications in the child, such as malformations, premature ejaculation, breathing problems, among others.Chris Beavon / Getty Images
**** Photo-blood test-2.jpgIn addition to these, there are other ways to develop the disease, although this is rare. Some of these include pancreatic disease, genetic defects, endocrine disorders, or drug use.Guido Mieth / Getty Images
***** Picture-holding-sugar-cubes.jpgIt is also common to use the term pre-diabetes, which indicates a significant rise in blood sugar, but not enough to diagnose the disease.GSO Images / Getty Images
**** Image-child-drinking-water.jpgDiabetes symptoms can vary by type. However, in general, these include intense thirst, excessive urination and itching in the body. Family history and obesity are risk factorsThanasis Zovoilis / Getty Images
***** Picture-of-a-pe.jpgOther signs may also indicate the presence of the disease, such as bone protrusions in the shoes and a lack of sensitivity in the region, blurred vision, frequent mycoses and infections.Peter Dazeley / Getty Images
****** Photo-drawing-blood.jpgThe diagnosis is made after routine tests, such as a fasting blood glucose test, which measures the amount of glucose in the blood. Reference values are less than 99 mg / dL (normal), 100 to 125 mg / dL (previous diabetes), more than 126 mg / dL (Diabetes)Panyawat Boontanom / EyeEm / Getty Images
***** Picture-person-sitting-drink-green-juice.jpgRegardless of the type of disease, the main treatment is to control glucose levels. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise helps keep your weight healthy and helps control your glycemic and cholesterol levels.Oscar Wong / Getty Images
****** Image of a person with a hearing impairment.jpgWhen diabetes is not treated properly, high blood sugar levels can be present for a long time and can cause serious problems for the patient. Some of the complications that occur are deafness, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, retinoplasty, and even depression.Image source / Getty Images
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Look at the main signs on the cover:
1- Yellow or brown spots or blows
2- A darker area of velvety skin, especially around the neck and armpits
3- Hardened patches on the skin, especially on the fingers and toes
4- Sudden appearance of groups of amba or beans
5- Skin stains – small, almost imperceptible skin depressions
6- Very dry and itchy parts of the skin (causing itching), especially on the arms, legs, elbows and feet.
indicated attention
Skin care chemist Bruce Green of SOS Serum Skincare recommends the use of soaps and non-alcoholic substances in addition to applying high quality moisturizers. “You need to make sure you clean and dry the place well, as wet skin can cause irritation,” he warned in an interview with the Sun.
The specialist also recommends avoiding fragrant products and petrochemical ingredients. Finally, Green indicates the use of cotton clothing. “This allows for healthy airflow and helps reduce localized sweating,” he concluded.
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