Dermatological Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetic Complications Neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is an important condition to diagnose since it may be the presenting manifestation of diabetes in some patients which can be prevented or slowed with tight glucose control. Older patients with insidious onset of disease are especially at risk. Distal symmetric polyneuropathy is the most common diabetic neuropathy, with motor

Diabetic Bullae Diabetic bullae are an uncommon skin condition that is characterized by the appearance of spontaneous blisters that are usually confined to the hands and feet but also occur on the extensor aspect of the forearms and legs. The condition is more common in men than women as well as in patients with a

Infections It is widely believed that diabetic patients have a greater predisposition for infections. However, this remains controversial. There are no definitive studies that show whether diabetic patients are more susceptible to infection and/or have a more severe course once they are infected. Host-specific factors such as hyperglycemia-related impairment of immune response, vascular insufficiency, sensory

Introduction Long-standing diabetes and/or lack of tight glucose control over time may result in the development of complications affecting many organ systems including the skin. Due to the metabolic nature of the skin, fluctuations in glucose and insulin levels may result in skin changes. In many patients, the first presentation of diabetes may be in