Diabetes conditions occur when the diabetes a person has is poorly managed. The good news is that by keeping a healthy diet, getting plenty of exercise, and monitoring your blood sugar levels well you can avoid many diabetes conditions. Common diabetes conditions include:
- Eye Complications
- Foot Complications
- Skin Complications
- Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Damage)
- Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)
- Mental Conditions
Diabetes and Skin Conditions
There are many conditions of the skin that affect people with diabetes. Bacterial infections are a particular problem because diabetics a less productive immune system than people of the general population. Stys, boils, and carbuncles are particularly a problem. Luckily, these conditions can be treated with antibiotics in the form of pills or creams. Other skin conditions include:
- Fungal Infections
- Itching
- Allergic Reactions
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetic Blisters
- Diabetic Dermopathy
- Digital Sclerosis
- Vitiligo
High blood glucose levels tend to cause dry skin, which leads to …