02/05/2016    

PODIATRISTS AND DIABETES

Dry Skin a Particular Threat for Diabetics: IL Podiatrist

 

Dry skin can lead to many major concerns in diabetes. Cracking and peeling result in openings in the skin, allowing bacteria or fungi to enter the body. “With bacterial infections, you most often first see a redness around the area of the cut or crack,” said Matthew G. Garoufalis, DPM, a podiatrist in private practice in Chicago. 

 

Dr. Matthew Garoufalis

 

“People with diabetes are at a disadvantage because they often will not feel pain, which can be an early warning that an infection is occurring. As it progresses, you may also see drainage from the wound, and it may become warm to the touch,” said Dr. Garoufalis. 

 

Source: Kurt Ullman, RN, Diabetes Self-Management [2/3/16]