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What helps ladies with thinning hair from diabetes?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rocky Face, GA

My hair was starting to thin on top. I found an in leave treatment that has really added length, volume, and thickness. I know keep those bs in range also helps.

August 28
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Members shared many helpful tips for managing thinning hair related to diabetes, including leave-in treatments with biotin, keratin, and... Read more

Members shared many helpful tips for managing thinning hair related to diabetes, including leave-in treatments with biotin, keratin, and collagen, as well as herbal teas made from nettles and oat straw. Several members also noted that underlying issues like low B12 levels, hypothyroidism, and certain medications such as metoprolol can contribute to hair loss and are worth discussing with a doctor. A recurring theme was that finding what works is often a process of trial and error, but community members found encouragement in sharing what helped them, from supplements to essential oils like rosemary and cedarwood.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Biotin helped. Me. It took awhile and not a dramatic change but it helps for sure. What came back is extremly fine but every bit helps

August 28
A DiabetesTeam Member

I did keep low B12 levels, as my body doesn't absorb it. I take weekly injections of B12. I can't take Metformin my tummy doesn't like it.
Reminder: Most doctors will not check B12 levels unless you request it. My doctor started checking my B12 because my nerve pains had spread. It was extremely low. Only in the 300 range. My doctor wants mine to stay above 600. It did help with some of the nerve pains when my levels came back up.

August 28
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
It was a product from Temu. I got buy 1 get 1 free. Search for products for thinning hair. It really works. Everyone comments on my thick hair. I am out of the product now. I would send you a picture of the product if I still had some. I will be ordering more soon.

August 28
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member hello I am taking a Natures Way supplement called Beauty Hair, Scalp, Skin and Nails and I’m noticing an improvement in my hair texture and thickness
Hugs from Judyxx 😍

August 28
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
I have searched Temu and the product I was referring to isn't sold by them no longer. I was going to order me some more. I will keep searching and see if I can find a product like it. Sorry

August 28

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