Pretty common since diabetes is tough on our skin (it's a capillary issue - diabetes is really hard on the vascular system even if you have good control)

You can use any of the "take away the itch medicated skin creams" for dry/damaged skin - I use a product called Aveeno Anti-Itch

Apparently "scratching" is the worst thing you can do but it feels So Good :)

I always use a light oil after bathing like the Neutrogena.

There are others I use too like DR ADORABLES 'Dry and mature skin blend' Make sure if you take warm showers to rinse in cool water- it's supposed to close your pores

Hello, @DiabetesTeam's answer is very relevant. I would just like to add that hyperglycemia increases skin temperature. The difference with the cold you feel gives you a significant keratosis crust in diabetes, this layer does not go away just by washing your body. Day after day, it accumulates, it becomes thicker, it cracks, it multiplies micro-injuries, and it become a real threat to all other organs. It is this factor that causes the inside of the micro-vessels and large vessels to harden. If you manage to manage them well, all the other organs will be preserved, and you will get through the winter, and alterations of diabetes esealy, like me. Good luck.
Dr Soo kyoun choi : 2019
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I get winter eczema. Only in the winter though. My legs get extremely dry. I use the Gold Bond diabetic lotion.

@A DiabetesTeam Member, It's a very good idea to use a natural oil to help with dry skin. It will help maintain its flexibility and prevent micro-cracks, which act like real injuries on the body. I use grapeseed oil. It's very good. I simply apply the oil immediately after bathing, before drying off. It's not the oil itself that's important; it's the fact that it helps retain the moisture that evaporates from the skin. And the result is better. This is the kind of information I would like our specialists to share with us so that they can reduce their workload and have more time to rest and raise their children.

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