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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
Endocrine Care Group
Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
diabetes and vision problems, diabetes and wound healing, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and insulin.
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Oct 23, 2007 09:17PM
, Oct 23, 2007 09:17PM
Hi,
Yes diabetes can lead to problems with itching for various reasons. The simplest is just dry skin, in which case some lotions may help(oatmeal based lotions are especially good). Other things to be on the look-out for include yeast infections on the skin, eczema, and more concerning would be liver problems that may cause itching. If you have any skin discoloration, I suggest speaking with your doctor to ensure none of the more serious problems may be present.
Take care.
Yes diabetes can lead to problems with itching for various reasons. The simplest is just dry skin, in which case some lotions may help(oatmeal based lotions are especially good). Other things to be on the look-out for include yeast infections on the skin, eczema, and more concerning would be liver problems that may cause itching. If you have any skin discoloration, I suggest speaking with your doctor to ensure none of the more serious problems may be present.
Take care.
Member Comments (2)
by strawberri, Oct 23, 2007 12:42PM
To: neilasam
Yes u can, what are your BS and do you have protein in your urine? U need to ask your dr to run some tests. being a diabetic ur skin is very important and u should get a good lotion Keri lotion is goo and put it all over excet in place where ur skin doesn't breath well. And start drinking a good amount of water also. What have your BS's been doing? How the itching goes away..
