Diabetes Teaching 2176

Charting language
SN explained that the Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels of the body that supply the skin with blood. Changes to the blood vessels because of diabetes can cause a skin condition called diabetic dermopathy. This appears as scaly patches that are light brown or red, often on the front of the legs.

Reviewed November 2017

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.