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Sofía Victoria Casado-Hoces1, Delia González-Tejedor2, Rebeca Martín-Velasco3
1Centro Penitenciario de Madrid III-Valdemoro.
Revista Espanola De Sanidad Penitenciaria
|August 1, 2026
Summary
Diabetes significantly impacts skin health, with dermatological issues affecting up to 100% of patients. Recognizing these skin changes is crucial for managing diabetes and its complications effectively.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a global chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia.
- Spain has the fifth highest incidence of diabetes in Europe.
- Hyperglycemia damages skin cells like keratinocytes and fibroblasts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of dermatological manifestations in diabetes management.
- To emphasize the role of skin examinations in early diagnosis and monitoring.
- To review various skin lesions associated with diabetes and its treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of dermatological manifestations in diabetic patients.
- Analysis of skin changes related to metabolic control, infections, and treatments.
- Correlation of skin lesions with diabetes complications and therapies.
Main Results:
- Dermatological changes are present in over 30% of diabetes cases at onset and up to 100% during the disease course.
- Skin lesions can indicate suboptimal metabolic control or be a direct consequence of diabetes.
- Various lesions are linked to insulin resistance, infections, chronic complications, and treatments like insulin pumps.
Conclusions:
- Skin examination is vital for early diabetes detection and management.
- Recognizing dermatological changes aids in optimizing patient care and disease control.
- Dermatological insights facilitate better understanding and management of diabetes and its associated factors.
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