Diabetes

When the body cannot use sugar effectively, it builds up in the blood circulation. It is then excreted via the kidneys in urine.

Diabetes can be genetic or the result of pancreatic disease.

Endocrine disorders such as Acromegaly and thyroid problems can lead to Diabetes, too.

It can also result from an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system destroys Beta Cells (insulin-producing cells), so you cannot produce your insulin.

Type 1 Diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes must have daily insulin injections to maintain blood glucose levels, as the pancreas cannot produce insulin.

It causes high levels of glucose in the blood, excess urine production and, in some cases, extreme weight loss. If left untreated, Diabetics could fall into a diabetic coma.

Type 2 Diabetes
This is the most common type of Diabetes. The pancreas produces some insulin but not enough to cope with blood sugar levels.

This is known as insulin resistance, which can lead to complications if left untreated.

By following a healthier diet and lifestyle and losing weight, Type 2 diabetics can often go into remission.

Diabetes can cause issues with eyesight, poor skin healing, loss of skin sensation and result in unwanted hair growth.

Electrolysis and Diabetes
Electrolysis can be used to treat unwanted hair growth that may occur due to the condition.

The condition must be closely monitored along with any symptoms, such as poor skin healing and loss of skin sensation.

Your electrolysist will have to contact your doctor to confirm that there is no medical reason why you shouldn’t receive Electrolysis treatment due to your diabetes.

Treatments will be monitored carefully to see how your skin responds to the treatment.

Shorter treatments will be recommended, and it will be necessary to thin hair growth by initially spacing out the individual hairs treated to minimise skin reactions.

Treatment sessions will be spaced out over more extended periods of time to allow for appropriate skin healing to take place.

If the condition escalates or the skin is slow to heal, it may be necessary to halt treatment temporarily to allow the skin to heal sufficiently.

Abby Best MBIAE