Skin infections in Diabetes , home remedies to cure it

High levels of blood glucose serve as breeding ground for some bacteria and fungi. It hinders the functioning of body’s immunity mechanism and reduces its capability to fight off invading germs and bacteria increasing risks of infections. Skin, lungs, mouth, gums and feet are the common sites of infection.

Pimples, rough and dry skin, boils, general itching and eczema are various forms of skin infection. Whenever a person develops a boil or other skin infection his urine should be tested for sugar.

Symptoms of Skin Infection in Diabetes   

• Red swollen skin around a wound or injury
• Accumulation of pus in a wound
• Frequent urination
• Burning sensation during urination
• Itching
• Red or bleeding gums and
• Low-grade fever.

 
Home remedies for Skin Infections in Diabetes

• Extreme hygienic conditions are essential to minimize skin infections in diabetes. The patient should change undergarments frequently and bathe daily with soap and water.
• Sharing personal items should be avoided to minimize spread of infection.
• People who sweat in excess should use talcum powder.
• Wear cotton garments in hot and humid climates.
• Vegetable oil can be used to treat dry skin. 
• Skin diseases of diabetes can be kept off by controlling blood sugar levels.
• Raw vegetable juices especially carrot in combination with spinach are beneficial. Mix three hundred milliliters carrot juice with two hundred milliliters spinach juice to make half liter of combined juice.