Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition in which the body is unable to use insulin correctly.
People in their forties and fifties are the most likely to have this form of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is also known as adult-onset diabetes, but it can occur at any age.
Men with diabetes are more likely to develop balanitis. Not only that, but diabetes is also one of the most common causes of balanitis. Glucose (sugar) promotes the growth of bacteria and fungi on the skin, particularly in men who take diabetic medications or have untreated diabetes.
Dr. Ayush Chandra
- Name – Suresh ( name changed)
- Age – 23
- Gender – Male
- Type 2 diabetes
- Balanitis
- Penile swelling redness
- Complete blood count(CBC)
- Sugar profile
- Kidney function test
- Urine culture
Dr. Ayush Chandra a well-known diabetologist in Ghaziabad, diagnosed the condition to be type 2 diabetes with balanitis.
Dr. Ayush prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and local application. Further measures were also taken to bring the diabetes under control.
Dr. Ayush prescribed antibiotics for 5 days along with probiotics and multivitamin, local application, and metformin. The doctor also suggested the patient to maintain his hygiene. After a few weeks of treatment, the patient’s sugar was under control through life style modifications and the swelling and redness was gone as well.