Summer is here, the weather is hot, sweaty and easy to dry, what should diabetic patients pay attention to?
Skin care.
Keep the skin clean, wipe sweat and wash oil and other secretions in time
Use neutral soap or shower gel to wash your skin.
Pay attention to sun protection, wear sunscreen and umbrella when going out
Avoid mosquito bites, do not scratch after being bitten, use toothpaste or anthritis, etc. to apply to the affected area
Check the skin of your feet every day, do not wear sandals barefoot and do not walk on cobblestone roads
If small wounds appear on the skin, please seek medical attention promptly
Oral care.
Brush your teeth every morning and evening and master the correct method of brushing teeth
Make it a habit to rinse your mouth after meals
Do not floss with toothpicks after meals, use flexible dental floss
Patients who wear dentures should clean them every day
Toothless elderly people should also use a soft toothbrush to clean their gums and sockets regularly
Have an oral examination and a dental cleaning every six months
Eye care.
Eyesight: Do not spend too much time reading or watching TV, and close your eyes when you feel tired.
Do the action of closing the eyes and turning the eyeballs often, which helps blood circulation and neural regulation
Do eye massage properly to help blood flow
Eye massage is not suitable for people with fundus bleeding, and it is not suitable to do exercises that raise eye pressure such as closing the air and squatting horse stance
Check your eyesight and fundus once a year