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Dry skin is usually due to partial dehydration. I never get dry skin when I am properly hydrating for me with 150-250 ounces of water daily.
When I go below 150 ounces water daily for about 3 days my skin on my lower legs begins to dry.
So for me my magic number is 150-250 ounces water daily. That is 3-5 litres water daily.
Others numbers may differ a bit. Those with kidney disease might be limited in their fluid intake.
Good luck.
Discoloration is usually due to vascular damage from glucose spikes over time.
Any number over 7.8(140 USA). Both before meals and 2 hour numbers causes cumulative vascular damage. The longer above the nondiabetic range of 4.0(72 USA) to 7.8(140 USA) - the more cumulative vascular damage.
Cumulative vascular damage leads to and worsens diabetes complications and comorbidities.
So control your diabetes journey and live a long life filled with wonder, joy, and adventures.
Keep your numbers in the normal nondiabetic range and halt the cumulative vascular damage from glucose spikes today.
It's your choice.
Choose life and adventures.
What can help with dry skin and discoloration on the lower legs from ankles to knees?
Dry skin on the lower legs is common with diabetes because nerve damage can affect moisture and oil levels in the skin. The discoloration you're seeing could be diabetic dermopathy (shin spots) or another diabetes-related skin condition.
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