Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism

ISSN - 2155-6156

Matkar Sunmeet

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  • Review Article
    Skin Infections in Diabetes: A Review
    Author(s): Gangawane AK, Bhavin Bhatt and Matkar SunmeetGangawane AK, Bhavin Bhatt and Matkar Sunmeet

    Diabetes mellitus (DM) constitutes a growing concern to world population due to the devastating effects of its chronic complications. An estimated number of people with diabetes are projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030. Glucose intolerance is the intermediate stage between normal glucose tolerance and diabetes. It results in ketoacidosis and hyperglycemia causing immune dysfunction. Patients with diabetes mellitus are therefore predisposed to cutaneous infections. If remain unnoticed, undiagnosed in the early stages or not treated properly such infections may get complicated and can even prove lethal. It therefore becomes imperative to recognize signs and symptoms of such infections and approach them appropriately or refer the patient to a diabetologist or dermatologist. Our review literature is a comprehe.. View More»

    DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000644

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