Skin Care Tips for Diabetics

Always maintain your diabetes under control – high blood glucose levels can lead to bacterial and fungal infection, moreover it tends to result in dry skin for diabetics.
Keep your skin clean

Ø Take bath in warm water, hot water can dry out the skin.
Ø Use moisturizers to avoid drying of skin.
Ø Drink plenty of water
Ø Keep your home humid during cold and dry months.
Ø Protect your skin from sun – Use water proof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
Ø Areas where skin touches skin need to be kept dry. Using powder on these areas can help keep them dry.
Ø Treat minor skin problems – check with your diabetics care provider


Note: If you are prone to skin problems, ask your diabetes care provider about adding a skin doctor (dermatologist).