Diabetes is one of the most deadly diseases, which is also known as a metabolic disorder. It occurs due the higher amount of glucose level in the blood. Whereas, insulin is a hormone that is produced by the organ called pancreas for providing energy, so that we can do various activities such as playing, running, walking etc. Most of the people do not have the idea about the type of diabetes they have, so it is strongly advisable to go for proper body check ups to identify the type of diabetes. There are many types of diabetes, but following are the most common types:

Type 1: Patients of type 1 diabetes generally require insulin injections or an insulin pump, it can occur due to any virus or any other disorder. In this type of diabetes, our body finds it hard to recognize the related organs and attacks on it.

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Diabetic Dermopathy is a condition which also known as Diabetic Skin Disease. The skin condition usually presents with light brown or tan or reddish to pink, round or oval, somewhat scaly patches mostly appearing on the lower legs or shins. These lesions may be present in areas of trauma or injury in non-diabetic patients also. This skin disorder is also known as pre-tibial pigmented patches or shin spots. Approximately thirty percent of diabetics will experience skin conditions. The most common skin disorder is probably the diabetic ulcer.

What is the etiology of Diabetic Dermopathy?
The exact cause is unknown. It is most likely that the skin becomes injured by direct trauma or heat or cold injuries. This area of the shin does not usually have a great deal of fat to absorb direct trauma. With injury there is cutaneous and subcutaneous bleeding.

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Todays diabetic recipe is a winter time favorite, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal.

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Now for todays diabetic recipe.

APPLE  CINNAMON  OATMEAL

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