Infections and diabetes are always a warning sign! People with diabetes are more exposed to infections when their blood glucose is above 250 mg / dl. This is because our infection defense mechanisms work less efficiently. In addition to high blood glucose, dry skin and itching increase the chances of skin damage, facilitating the entry of bacteria and fungi. The presence of diabetes complications such as neuropathy and poor circulation can make it difficult to perceive the infection and hamper the body's action in defending against infections.
The most common fungal and bacterial infections in diabetics are styes, boils, and candida.
