When talking about diabetes, we tend to think of increased blood sugar, insulin and diet and exercise that require attention in everyday life. However, the “sweet price” of diabetes goes far beyond that, especially when it is associated with an infected ulcer, the problem becomes more complex and difficult.
The persistence of high levels of blood sugar in diabetes patients means not only that there is too much sugar in the blood, but also that there are many challenges to the body. Skin in high blood sugar, like a castle without an umbrella, becomes fragile. Permeability pressure outside skin cells rises and water is transferred from within to outside the cell, resulting in reduced peripheral moisture and reduced skin barriers. As a result, bacteria and other pathogens are more vulnerable to intrusion and the risk of skin infection increases significantly.
Moreover, high blood sugar affects the function of white cells, and these “body bodyguards” become less incisive and effective in eliminating invasive bacteria in a timely manner. As a result, when there are small wounds on the skin, diabetics often find them difficult to heal and may even deteriorate to form ulcer.
In particular, the foot of diabetic patients, due to a lack of blood circulation and neurosis, often becomes a “hard-hit area” for ulcer ulcer. These ulcer ulceres are not only in unbearable pain, but are also difficult to treat and may even cause amputation in serious cases.
How, then, can this “sweet price” be avoided? The key is to control blood sugar levels. Diabetes patients need regular monitoring of blood sugar, medical advice to adjust diet and lifestyle, and, if necessary, medication to control blood sugar. In addition, keeping the skin clean and humid and avoiding excessive drying and damage are important measures to prevent skin infections.
In the event of any skin anomalies, such as red and red, pain, ulcer etc., diabetes patients should be treated immediately to avoid the spread and deterioration of the infection. Depending on the circumstances, doctors develop appropriate treatment programmes to help patients with diabetes control the infection and promote healing.
Overall, the relationship between diabetes and infection of ulcer is like a silent war that requires constant vigilance and prevention and response. Only in this way can we win this war and enjoy a healthy and happy life.
