Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the process of glucose uptake by the body is disrupted. Because of problems with the pancreas in this disease, the process of producing the hormone insulin, which controls the level of sugar in the blood and ensures its access to cells, is disrupted. Since glucose is inherently fuel for cell work, the disruption of the process of its production leads to the fact that the cells that get little sugar die, and those with whom it gets a lot, on the contrary excessively develop, which also leads to various negative consequences.
To avoid them, the patient must constantly follow the diet, and in most cases, artificially inject insulin. Such an unpleasant way of life is often burdened by sweating, because diabetes mellitus affects some parts of the nervous system responsible for sweating.
Reasons for sweating
First, it must be noted that diabetes mellitus is of the first and second type. The first type often manifests itself unexpectedly. Many people do not suspect that they are sick, do not suffer from obesity, but tests suddenly show the presence of elevated blood sugar levels. In type 2 diabetes, the cause of the disease is overweight, so normalizing one's own weight can force diabetes to retreat.
Currently, the theory is actively being developed that the cause of diabetes is stress. Because of its influence, the level of glucose in the blood is disturbed, which leads to hormonal changes, including in the pancreas. In the course of the development of the disease, the sympathetic department of the nervous system of the body is affected, which leads to an increase in sweating. Also, the causes of diabetes are: heredity, trauma, infectious diseases and lack of physical activity.
Hyperhidrosis in diabetes mellitus is most often manifested with a sharp drop in blood sugar. It can occur when the meal schedule is broken( when the patient experiences a severe hunger), significant physical exertion or during sleep.
Methods for treating sweating
In diabetic patients, sweating increases most often in the upper body. From a hyperhidrosis the head, a neck, axillas and palms suffer. In this case, the lower part of the trunk can, on the contrary, suffer from a lack of moisture, which leads to disruption of the skin and, so-called effect, diabetic foot, when the skin on the legs begins to peel off, and in some cases even ulcers appear.
The consequence of an increase in sweating is an unpleasant odor, as well as a deterioration in overall well-being. In diabetics, often after eating, there is a manifestation of weakness and increased sweating. Therefore, when these signs appear, you should immediately consult a doctor to get the necessary tests and take measures to treat as early as possible.
To cure sweating in diabetes, you can use a variety of medications or folk remedies, eat properly, and follow the rules of hygiene. An unpleasant odor when sweating is a consequence of the presence of bacteria on the body surface, so the use of means to remove them can significantly reduce the patient's discomfort.
Medical preparations
Sweating in diabetes mellitus is difficult to treat even with medicamentous treatment. The organism of the patient is very weak, because he has disrupted the supply of cells with glucose. Therefore, taking any medications can only worsen a patient's condition. 
- The most commonly used are various ointments, creams and special antiperspirants. But, since the skin of a diabetic is very fragile, care should be taken to apply them so as not to cause injury or irritation. After all, any cuts and scratches on the body of a diabetic patient heal very long and hard, and getting into the wound infection can lead to serious complications.
- Many patients with diabetes are prescribed exercise therapy. It should be remembered that before using physical exercises, you can not use medicines that reduce sweating. Difficulty in the release of sweat can lead to inflammation of the corresponding glands and another disease.
The second method of medical treatment of hyperhidrosis is surgical. It consists in carrying out an operation in which a nerve fiber that conducts a signal from the brain to any sweat gland is cut. However, such an operation can be carried out only with the permission of the doctor.
Nutritional advice
The basis of a diabetic diet is the exclusion of food from the diet, which adversely affects the pancreas. For example, fatty, fried, hot and so on. Also, you should limit the intake of sweet and flour foods to balance weight and blood sugar.
Not only diabetic patients, but also all healthy people, doctors recommend as little as possible to eat foods with different flavor enhancers, artificial flavors and so on. They negatively affect not only the endocrine, but also other systems of the body. In addition, all spicy, flavor-containing spices and flavor enhancers cause sweating. Therefore, for diabetics, the exclusion of such products from their diet is especially important.
It is much more useful to regularly eat fruits and vegetables, greens. These products are useful and positively affect the general condition of the patient's body. However, when planning your diet, you should always consult your doctor and follow his recommendations. Only a specialist can choose the right diet and help to shift the changes in nutrition with minimal discomfort.
Observance of hygiene rules
As for the recommendations regarding the rules of hygiene and clothing, the most important thing is to take regular showering, especially during the hot periods of the year. This reduces sweating, and the use of soap or shower gel, kills bacteria, which destroys the unpleasant odor.
Sweat may be in the hair for a long time, so you should shave your hair in the armpits and rinse your head thoroughly. In some cases, you may have to give up long hair and go for a short haircut.
As for clothes and shoes, it is better to use all models of free cut, not to wear tight trousers or skirts. Materials are best used natural, for example, cotton or linen. This improves air circulation and reduces sweating. In addition, for those who are overweight, free-form clothing looks better, allows you to hide some defects in appearance. Shoes should also be free and comfortable. The main thing is, it should not rub the calluses, because any leg injury in diabetic patients can lead to very unpleasant consequences.
Clothing and footwear should be selected according to season and weather, to avoid excessive cooling or sweating. In autumn weather it is better to exclude rubber boots.
Folk methods of treatment
As a form of treatment for hyperhidrosis, you can use folk methods. So, to reduce sweating of the palms baths from salt allow:
- In one liter of water it is necessary to dissolve one teaspoon of salt, and in such a solution to hold hands for 10 minutes.
- Salt binds excess moisture and improves skin condition.
Oak bark or laurel leaves are good for sweating of feet. Regular baths in these broths for 10-15 minutes remove the unpleasant odor and normalize sweating. However, these methods should be used only after consultation with a doctor, so as not to damage your health.
Intensifying sweating is one of the unpleasant companions of diabetes. Most often it occurs as a result of stress or increased physical exertion. Therefore, in most cases, doctors recommend that patients abandon intensive physical exercises, and limit themselves to physical therapy. However, the unpleasant consequences of sweating can be completely neutralized. To do this, you should eat properly, comply with hygiene standards and apply special ointments or folk remedies, which will appoint a specialist.
