Diabetes is the more common disease in our lives, but the increasing number of cases and the severe diabetes complications require attention to the daily management of diabetes.
This could be a sign of increased diabetes when certain parts of us are dry! First, let’s focus on the heel. Diabetes are likely to show signs of poor blood sugar control if they find their heels to be exceptionally dry, even with cracks and infections. Long-term high blood sugar can cause neurological and vascular damage to the foot, which affects the blood circulation of the foot and reduces skin humidity. Older diabetics require particular attention, and the drierness of the heel may be associated with the risk of diabetes skin and surrounding neurosis. Next, let’s see the calves. The dry skin of the lower leg is also not negligible. When blood sugar rises and fluctuates more, there is a reaction in the body called “oxidation stress”, which causes damage to inner skin cells within the veins, which in turn affects the vascular function of the lower limb, leading to a decrease in the humidification of the lower leg’s skin. For older diabetics, issues such as weak vein valves and veins can also make the skin of the calves dryer. Finally, the drying of the mouth is also an important sign of increased diabetes. As high blood sugar affects the saliva function, saliva is reduced, resulting in dry mouth. This not only makes diabetes suffer from thirst, but also increases the risk of dental and dental problems.
So, what are we supposed to do with these dry phenomena? First, day-to-day care needs to be strengthened to keep the relevant parts clean and wet. Secondly, timely consultations with doctors are required to ensure that the conditions are effectively managed. Most importantly, we can effectively control the development of diabetes mellitus and its associated complications through integrated management of blood sugar, attention to hygiene practices and timely access to health care. Diabetes is a disease that requires long-term management and attention. When the body is dry, especially in the back heel, calves and mouth, we need to be vigilant, which could be a sign of increased diabetes. Through scientific management and treatment, we can make diabetes no longer a burden of life.
