<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDiabetic patients are at higher risk of skin afflictions such as bacterial infections, fungal infections and itching. These infections cause swelling, itchiness and pain. These infections can be reduced by practicing good skin care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some diabetic patients when they get injured, are unable to heal. This can lead to chronic wounds where the wound remains open and requires constant cleaning. Chronic wounds are very dangerous as they greatly impact a patients quality of life and ability to work. In severe cases, the chronic wounds may become gangrenous and require amputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Eye Complications<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere is a higher risk of eye complications and peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients. Some cases are severe enough to lead to blindness. However, with regular checkups and prompt treatment, you can keep eye complications to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some common complications that diabetic patients are at higher risk for are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Glaucoma: Build up of pressure in the eye. This extra pressure then presses on the blood vessels leading up to the retina and optic nerves. Eventually the retina and nerve become damaged leading to sight loss.<\/li>
- Cataracts: The eye’s clear lens becomes cloudy. <\/li>
- Retinopathy: This a general term used for all retinal disorders caused by diabetes. There are two main types: nonproliferative and proliferative. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Neuropathy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDiabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. However, by maintaining your blood glucose targets you can delay or prevent nerve damage all together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n