subject: How Diabetics Can Care For Skin And Teeths [print this page] How to take care of your skin How to take care of your skin
All the people need to take care of their skin and teeths everyday. Daily brushing the teeth with some branded tooth brush and paste is recommended and washing the body with some good mild soap or liquid body washes can be good. Use of good and some natural ingredients based sunscreen lotion is preferable in the summer by general as well as diabetics too. It is better to take bath instead of shower for the people who are having some sort of skin irritations.
Many a time diabetics are facing more problem of dry skin due to frequent loss of water contents from the body while urination. So in every alternate day the diabetics are needed to use the coconut/ almond oil on the hair scalp.Use some good body lotions on various parts of body like hands, face, and legs up to the knees everyday. And it is suggested that even during summer people are naturally getting attracted by various soft drinks, ice-creams etc. So a diabetic must not attracts towards theses products instead of that they can drink coconut water, drink plenty of normal water, or eat fresh juicy fruits in raw form which can fulfill their fiber requirements too during summer.
The best way is always check your blood sugar at home by using some branded instant blood sugar tester. Consult your doctor for your regular health check ups.
How to take care of your teeth
Your routine care towards your teeths can protect you from various gum infections, sores and other dental problems. Diabetics only need to keep these four points in mind: Treating and averting gum disease, use correct brushing and flossing, treating and preventing sores and infections on time, and filling cavities from some good dentist of your local area.
Every bodynormallyneeds to brush their teeth twice a day in the morning and at night before bed. It is important to floss your teeth at least thrice a week. Use rubber tip at the back of your toothbrush to massage your gums. This will not only intensify the blood circulation but also reduces the chances of several gum disease and infections. Use good paste to control the tarter.If you are feeling swelling of the gums or toothache, immediately consult your dentist. Initially it is a minor problem but if neglected can be severe. Prevention is better than cure, so consult your doctor after every 6 months for the routine check ups to avoid any big problem.
If you follow all the daily good habits of cleaning your teeth in a healthy manner it will reduce the chances to take a professional or medical method of cleaning.