Data indicate that about 179 million people in the world have diabetes, although they have not yet been diagnosed with the condition. However, although it does not show symptoms, this disease can manifest itself through complications in your skin. Check below some diabetes symptoms that appear on the skin.
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What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease in which the levels of sugar in the body are high due to a the body's inability to produce insulin (Type 1) or its inefficient production or inappropriate use (Type 1). 2).
It is a disease that is characterized by its long duration and has no cure. Currently, treatment consists of adopting a healthy lifestyle and, in many cases, the use of insulin is necessary.
In Brazil, it is estimated that there are 16.8 million people aged between 20 and 79 who have diabetes. There was a 26.61% increase in diabetic patients in the last ten years, according to information from the Diabetes Atlas.
Identify the signs of diabetes that appear on the skin
Although it is necessary to carry out a medical examination, the initial diagnosis of the disease can be made by the person himself, through observation of signs in the body.
However, what many do not know is that in addition to the classic symptoms, such as increased thirst and excessive urination, the skin also shows signs of the presence of this disease in the body. Check out the most frequent ones:
- Yellow, reddish or brown spots;
- Darker area on the skin, with a velvety appearance, with greater occurrence in the folds of the neck and armpits;
- Itchy, dry skin and rashes;
- Skin that looks like wax, hard and thick;
- Blisters similar to those that appear after a burn;
- Wounds that do not heal;
- Brown spots on the lower legs, known as “shin spots”.
This phenomenon occurs because diabetes can cause a decrease in blood flow, with consequent damage to vessels and nerves, which reflected in changes in the texture and appearance of the skin and in the healing capacity of the organism, due to the high level of glucose in the blood.
If you identify any of these signs, turn on the alert signal and seek medical help asap to take care of your health.
This article does not provide solutions for medical or psychological problems. Consult a specialist before starting any treatment.