Neoteric Diabetic

Luckily, most diabetic skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated if caught early. Some of the skin problems experienced by persons living with diabetes are problems that anyone can have, but people with diabetes seem to get them more easily. These include bacterial infections, fungal infections, and itching. Neoteric Diabetic Skin Care products are exceptional skin care for persons living with diabetes or anyone with difficult, dry skin conditions.

Stats and the Facts:
    *  77% of Diabetic study patients reported better results for their skin conditions
    *  Mimics skin’s natural lipids that carry oxygen to temporarily stimulate circulation and absorb oxygen,
        helping to strengthen the skin’s natural healing process
    * 70% of diabetic study subjects reported improvement in skin problems affecting persons living with diabetes
    * Stimulates the production of skin’s own natural collagen and helps nurture new skin growth
    * Reduces dryness and provides therapeutic moisturization and skin protection








FACTS:

• Skin problems are often the first sign that a person has diabetes.
• Chronic dry and itchy skin and bacterial and fungal infections are common in diabetics.
• Dry and itching skin are commonly caused by poor circulation.
• Due to poor circulation and nerve damage, people with diabetes are more likely to develop foot problems.
• Many diabetics suffer a numbness or lack of sensation in their feet, which often results in minor injuries that can lead to major complications if left untreated.
• Good skin care is extremely important.
• Keep skin clean and dry. Use talcum powder in areas where skin touches skin.
• Avoid hot baths and showers. Use moisturizing soaps.
• Don’t put lotions between toes. The extra moisture can encourage fungus to grow.
• Moisturize your skin to prevent chapping.
• Treat minor cuts right away.
• Take good care of your feet. Check them daily for sores and cuts. Wear broad, flat, well-fitted shoes and check for foreign objects before putting them on.
• An estimated 100 to 120 million people worldwide have diabetes.
• 15,700,000 people in the United States (5.9% of the population) have diabetes - 10,300,000 are diagnosed; 5,400,000 are undiagnosed
• There are 798,000 new cases of diabetes every year.
• 6,300,000 people in the United States who are 65 or older have diabetes.
• 15,600,000 people in the United States who are 20+ have diabetes.
• 7,500,000 men have diabetes.
• 8,100,000 women have diabetes.
• Diabetes affects all ethnic and racial groups
• Caucasians - 11,300,000 cases
• African American - 2,300,000 cases
• Mexican American - 1,200,000 cases
• The average age for diagnosis is 46.3 and 48.7% of patients have relatives with diabetes.
• In 20+ years it is expected that 15,600,000 will people will be diagnosed with diabetes.
• Insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetes accounts for 5%-10% of all diagnosed cases.
• Non-insulin-dependent (Type 2) accounts for 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases.
• Each year, diabetics average 3 ½ times more money spent on health care than non-diabetics do.
• 8-10% of all pharmacy purchases are diabetic related and account for 25% of all pharmacy sales.
• The estimated lifetime cost of treating diabetes from age 3 is $600,000.

Sources: American Diabetes Association, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Health, US Census Data, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International

LINKS:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

American Diabetes Association

American Podiatric Medical Association