Welcome to M.V Hospital for Diabetes, established by late Prof. M.Viswanathan, Doyen of Diabetology in India in 1954 as a general hospital. In 1971 it became a hospital exclusively for Diabetes care. It has, at present,100 beds for the treatment of diabetes and its complications.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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).

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