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Stress can make it harder for a person to control their diabetes. When a person is under a lot of stress, certain hormones are released. This is called the “Fight or Flight” response. For a person with diabetes, this response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy released by the body into the cells and as a result, blood glucose (sugar) rises. Making things worse, many kinds of stress are not short-term threats. For example, it may take many months to recover from surgery. Stress hormones that usually deal with short-term threats will stay on for a longer time and the result is long-term high blood glucose. Long-term causes of stress can be in your mind, such as worrying about taking a test. Your mind reacts to a nondangerous event as if it were a real threat, and the body pumps out stress hormones that cause blood sugar to rise. For some people…
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Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is very important if you have diabetes. High blood sugar will cause germs to grow and the sticky film that is on your teeth, called plaque (PLAK), will build up, letting even more germs grow. Your gums could become red and sore, and maybe even bleed when you brush your teeth. Smoking makes it more likely for you to develop gum disease, especially if you are 45 years or older and have diabetes. Red, sore gums are the first sign of gum disease that can lead to periodontitis (PER-ee-oh-don-TYtis) which is an infection of the gums and the bone that holds your teeth in place. If the infection gets worse, your gums may pull away from your teeth, leaving them loose. If you have symptoms of gum disease, call your dentist right away. To keep your teeth and gums healthy, maintain your blood glucose (sugar) levels as close to normal as possible. Use dental…
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Diabetes can affect every part of your body, including your skin. In fact, skin problems are often the first sign that a person has diabetes. The good news is that most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated if caught early. When a person has diabetes, he or she can develop bacterial infections, fungal infections, and itchy skin more frequently than people who do not have diabetes. One of the main culprits in fungal infections is called Candida albicans, which is a yeast-like fungus.These infections often occur in the warm, moist folds of your skin such as between your toes, your armpits, and in the corners of your mouth. If you think you have a fungal infection, call your doctor. You will need a prescription medication to cure it. Localized itching is often caused by diabetes. It can be the result of dry skin, a yeast infection, or poor blood circulation. You may be able to treat itching yourself…
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