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Review
. 2019 Jun 28;32(6):459-465.
doi: 10.20344/amp.10738.

Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes

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Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes

Maria Mendonça Sanches et al. Acta Med Port. .
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Abstract

Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease with a rising prevalence worldwide. Its complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and contribute substantially to health care costs. In this article the authors review the most common and sensitive skin manifestations that can be present on patients with diabetes and prediabetes. The prompt recognition of these frequently underestimated entities is extremely important as it may trigger not only an adequate metabolic evaluation but also a timely referral and appropriate treatment, minimizing the secondary effects of long-term diabetes and improving the prognosis of diabetic patients.

A diabetes mellitus é uma doença crónica, com uma prevalência crescente a nível mundial. As complicações da diabetes são uma causa major de morbilidade e mortalidade, condicionando custos importantes na área da saúde. Neste artigo é efetuada uma revisão das manifestações cutâneas mais frequentes presentes em doentes com diabetes e pré-diabetes. O reconhecimento atempado destas entidades é fulcral, levando não só a uma avaliação atempada do perfil metabólico como a uma referenciação e tratamento precoces. Desta forma, é possível minimizar os efeitos secundários da diabetes a longo prazo, melhorando significativamente o prognóstico dos doentes.

Keywords: Diabetes Complications; Diabetes Mellitus; Prediabetic State; Skin Diseases/etiology.

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